Drinking in the sun ;0)

Pollinating Wild Aster

Nature Butterfly Insect Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County

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assuring us of future generations..... egg laying

American Painted Lady Butterfly

Depositing eggs on Cudweed plant

Vanessa virginiensis on (Gnaphalium spp.) Asteraceae

Nature Butterfly Garden Plant Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

Image taken in Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County

In My Backyard

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American Painted Lady Butterfly..... depositing eggs on Cudweed.

Vanessa virginiensis on (Gnaphalium spp.) Asteraceae

Plant native Cudweed in your butterfly garden!
(click on image to link to more info)

Nature Insect Egg-Laying Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

Image taken in Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County Backyard

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American Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa virginiensis).....nest in Cudweed.

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Cudweed (Gnaphalium spp.) Asteraceae

I have left Cudweed in my yard for several years since discovering American Lady Butterfly caterpillars feeding on them. Already I have found four such nests this year and seen the butterfly depositing eggs on the weed.

I have posted an image of a caterpillar building its metamorphosis abode along with a picture of a butterfly in my Flickr post..... http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/4603232885/

Native Butterfly Garden Plant Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

Image taken in Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County backyard

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We have so much in common..... ;0)

Least Skipper - Ancyloxpha numitor

Small Orange Butterfly

Bug Nymph - Yellow Flower

Backyard Insect Macro Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

Photo taken in Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County

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This one's for all you CSI fans ;0)

The Romance of Gil Grissom & Sara Sidle lives on!

Image by Carolyn Hietala

WHAT!!!!???? Was it something I said????

One of those "I'm outta here" moments ;0)

Oh, the trials and tribulations of attracting a mate.

You think match.com might help?

Wild Asters & Pearly Crescentspot (Phyciodes tharos)

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Nature Butterfly Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

Bored? Frazzled? Need vacation? Does frolicking in the sun, experiencing new exciting smells and sights sound tempting?

Spend a day with ME!

Wild Asters & Pearly Crescentspot (Phyciodes tharos)

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Butterfly Nature Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

I made a wish..... and became BOKEH !!!!!

Be careful what you wish for ;0)
Soft Butterfly Orange & Cottony Wildflower White Bokeh

Nature Macro Image by Carolyn Hietala

Soul Mates..... basking in love's glow

Pearly Crescentspot - Phyciodes tharos

Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County

Wild Aster - Butterflies

Nature Insect Macro Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

A Summertime Sip - Skipper On Clover

Ordinary Pink Clover gets a welcome visit from this ordinary little butterfly ;0)

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Photo by a dear friend..... Thanks Adrienne Celeste!

Carolyn Hietala http://carolynhietalapaintings.blogspot.com/

Ahhhh... The Brilliance & Warmth of Summer Sun - Butterfly on Brown Eyed Susan

Cupido comyntas - Eastern Tailed Blue

(click on photo to supersize) See Bugguide.net for more information about this butterfly that was residing in a Chesterfield County, Virginia backyard: http://bugguide.net/node/view/464

A good friend took this photograph and once again has shared a precious glowing moment..... Thanks Adrienne Celeste! ;0)

Carolyn Hietala http://carolynhietalapaintings.blogspot.com/

I'm tired... no PLUM TUCKERED OUT! Think I'll call in sick today.....

No it's not Friday yet but gosh.....

I REALLY need a day off!

Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

For Supper This Skipper Is Simply Sipping Sweet Dandelion Nectar - Now say that fast three times ;0)

Dandelion greens are said to be great in a salad if prepared removing the stems and ribs. I must try them sometime as a brief search for Dandelion greens on Google produced some very tempting salad recipes. I am able to say from personal experience that Dandelion WINE is the best! So sweet ;0)

Bugguide.net tells more about this quick little butterfly from the family Hesperiidae: http://bugguide.net/node/view/189

Images Compliments of a Good Friend..... Thanks again! I love the way the bright sun shines through the wings and flower petals on this one ;0) They glow with warmth.

Carolyn Hietala http://carolynhietalapaintings.blogspot.com/

What do Asters and Mantids have in common?

Why enjoying the company of insect visitors of course!

Bumblebees hang around ;0)

Butterflies play too! Backfield in motion!


Beautiful decor..... Virginia wildflowers!


My favorite "fast food" hangout for convenient & speedy service!

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Nature Photographs by Carolyn Hietala http://carolynhietalapaintings.blogspot.com/

Skipper Butterfly "Hiding" on Dead Leaf - Brown on Brown is the fashion for the day!

Earth colors for these fuzzy little Ochlodes ;0)

Skipper Butterflies are just plain cute!

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Photographs by Carolyn Hietala http://carolynhietalapaintings.blogspot.com/

Reminiscing Blackberry Blossoms - Skipper too ;0)

I can't help it..... the moment Autumn is official my mind drifts to memories of Spring past. That's OK for when Fall is in full force with its glorious colors I will have new memories to savor ;0) The Skipper Butterfly and the Blackberries are gone...... but not forgotten. And life goes on.
Photo by Carolyn Hietala http://carolynhietalapaintings.blogspot.com/

Yep..... Dropped its drawers in front of God and everyone!

What an insect!

Hard to believe that THIS.....

.....was concealing THAT! Surprise, Surprise ;0)

The story is not over yet.....

More here..... http://30minutesaday2peaceofmind.blogspot.com/

Photos (papilio glaucus) by Carolyn Hietala http://carolynhietalapaintings.blogspot.com/

Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly - Update on metamorphosis - Caterpillar now preparing for chrysalis stage

Attached by silk threads to the stem of a plant the caterpillar awaits. The next update will show that the final exoskeleton has been shed to reveal a chrysalis. Amazing! (click on image to supersize)
Photo by Carolyn Hietala http://carolynhietalapaintings.blogspot.com/

American Lady Butterflies emerged from their chrysalids! I took a few pictures as they rested - Metamorphosis completed - Free for their first flight!

Revive yourself anew.....

One's reformation now completed.....

To thine ownself be true!

Photographs by Carolyn Hietala

Thoughtful Thoughts Along With A Little Poetry

http://natureartpoetry.blogspot.com/2006/11/coming-of-age-poem-exploring.html