Tag Archives: butterflies

Sadness…

Posted on September 15, 2020 by imagesbytdashfield

He was my go to person and expert when it came to identifying butterflies and a renowned English geologist.  He was part of our wedding.  We both enjoyed having a pint at the pub or wherever the pint may have … Continue reading →

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What rhymes with orange?

Posted on April 3, 2019 by imagesbytdashfield

Nothing that any of us know of as of yet (new words seem to be created each year) but in this case, what’s orange is this lovely Grand Orange Tip butterfly.  I wonder why it’s a “grand” orange tip and … Continue reading →

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Clippers

Posted on December 13, 2017 by imagesbytdashfield

Sylvia’s back! She first appeared here in Arizona.  We met again at the Butterfly House in Missouri but not only her, I met her ‘cousin’ a brown Clipper as well.  This was my first time ever seeing a brown Clipper. … Continue reading →

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Hoot 2

Posted on February 10, 2017 by imagesbytdashfield

I was this close to dubbing this post “hooters” but I couldn’t bring myself to do it 🙂   This was the first time I have ever witnessed an owl butterfly with it’s wings open.  Who knew the little hoots … Continue reading →

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Belly up to the butterfly bar

Posted on March 13, 2015 by imagesbytdashfield

The butterfly guy mentioned something about what butterflies eat but I was too busy snapping away at one who was holding perfectly still on a leaf on the other side of the area.  I could’ve sworn he said something about … Continue reading →

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The Blue Morpho

Posted on January 20, 2014 by imagesbytdashfield

(Because it’s cold and wintery outside I have declared this butterfly week to lift spirits!  Each day a different butterfly from the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory will be featured.  I hope I have their names correct but if … Continue reading →

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Brunch at The Butterfly Branch

Posted on January 5, 2014 by imagesbytdashfield

Nine butterflies are having brunch.  Can you find them all?  Seven are Owl’s, one is a Blue Morpho, and two are I don’t know.  Bonus points for the person who can name the two unidentified butterflies. (Photo taken at the … Continue reading →

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Moving Mariposas

Posted on March 22, 2012 by imagesbytdashfield

“You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.” Author Unknown And it couldn’t hurt to wear something very bright … Continue reading →

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Go Speed Buggie, Go!

Posted on March 16, 2012 by imagesbytdashfield

“You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.” Author Unknown But in the case of the blue Morpho you … Continue reading →

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Butterflies at the conservatory – Butterflies Noir

Posted on March 15, 2012 by imagesbytdashfield

“You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.” Author Unknown That pretty much sums up some of the butterfly … Continue reading →

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