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Mousetoescamper

(6,400 posts) Sat Jul 5, 2025, 02:03 PM Jul 5

Vanessa atalanta

This red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) is the first butterfly I've seen drinking from my new dwarf butterfly bush. Photos taken yesterday afternoon on my back deck.

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Vanessa atalanta (Original Post) Mousetoescamper Jul 5 OP

These are wonderful photos, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 5 #1

Thanks, Peggy! Mousetoescamper Jul 5 #3

I think you have the most welcoming backyard and deck because so many visitors come to enjoy being there! Deuxcents Jul 5 #2

Thanks, Deuxcents! Mousetoescamper Jul 5 #4

Those photos are stunning wendyb-NC Jul 5 #5

Thanks and you're welcome, wendyb-NC! Mousetoescamper Jul 5 #8

Splendid Mousetoescamper! Hope to see others visit your new bush. George McGovern Jul 5 #6

Thanks, Allan! I'm hoping some uncommon characters will visit Mousetoescamper Jul 5 #9

Beautiful! ShazzieB Jul 5 #7

Thanks, ShazzieB! Mousetoescamper Jul 5 #10

Your photos are amazing! Callalily Jul 6 #11

Thanks, Callalily! Mousetoescamper Jul 6 #12

neat little flyer. AllaN01Bear Jul 6 #13

Thanks, AllaN01Bear! Mousetoescamper Jul 6 #14

CaliforniaPeggy

(154,470 posts)

1. These are wonderful photos, my dear Mousetoescamper!

Reply to Mousetoescamper (Original post)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 02:09 PM

Jul 5

Everything is very sharp and clear. The butterfly is amazing in the multitude of colors and patterns on both sides of its wings!

Mousetoescamper

(6,400 posts)

3. Thanks, Peggy!

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #1)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 02:22 PM

Jul 5

These weren't difficult shots, but I'm pleased with the results.

Deuxcents

(23,012 posts)

2. I think you have the most welcoming backyard and deck because so many visitors come to enjoy being there!

Reply to Mousetoescamper (Original post)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 02:16 PM

Jul 5

Seriously, very beautiful pictures 🤗

Mousetoescamper

(6,400 posts)

4. Thanks, Deuxcents!

Reply to Deuxcents (Reply #2)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 02:27 PM

Jul 5

wendyb-NC

(4,400 posts)

5. Those photos are stunning

Reply to Mousetoescamper (Original post)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 03:25 PM

Jul 5

They are absolutely beautiful. Thanks for posting.

Mousetoescamper

(6,400 posts)

8. Thanks and you're welcome, wendyb-NC!

Reply to wendyb-NC (Reply #5)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 05:55 PM

Jul 5

George McGovern

(8,019 posts)

6. Splendid Mousetoescamper! Hope to see others visit your new bush.

Reply to Mousetoescamper (Original post)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 03:43 PM

Jul 5

Mousetoescamper

(6,400 posts)

9. Thanks, Allan! I'm hoping some uncommon characters will visit

Reply to George McGovern (Reply #6)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 06:00 PM

Jul 5

ShazzieB

(21,134 posts)

7. Beautiful!

Reply to Mousetoescamper (Original post)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 04:05 PM

Jul 5

And what a thrill to find that little butterfly drinking from your plant!
I hope it's just the first of many.

Mousetoescamper

(6,400 posts)

10. Thanks, ShazzieB!

Reply to ShazzieB (Reply #7)

Sat Jul 5, 2025, 06:15 PM

Jul 5

Yes, it was a bit of a thrill! Although they're one of the most common species, I'm always excited when I spot their familiar red bands and fabulous underwing patterns.