It was super warm out and I expected to see a few butterflies. On the way back to the car, I told Teresa we should have seen our favorite, the Hackberry Emperor. Almost on queue this Hackberry Emperor showeed up.
~ Rick
A Thistle Moment
This is a Silver-spotted Skipper. No, it’s not a moth; it’s a butterfly.
~ Rick
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Duskywing and Horace Who?
This is a Horace's Duskywing. It is a species of skipper butterfly. I don't think I have ever photographed one before.
~ Rick
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Large And Beautiful
What a beautiful Giant Swallowtail. Large and beautiful. These large swallowtails look like small birds when they are flying. Amazing.
~ Rick
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Dancer
This is a Narrow-winged Damselflies (also called a powdered dancer). Sadly the blues did not come out very well. That is sad becasue it was the blue that really attracted me to this beautiful creature.
This is why we both take cameras on our hikes .. check out the second photo. Teresa shot this one. I didn't edit it much ... so much color. I love this photo.
~ Rick
