First of all, I noticed this growing near my compost bin. It looks like wheat. I don't know how it got there.
I've noticed the Gulf Fritillaries fluttering all around my Passion Vine. I started inspecting the vine and noticed this. I think it is a butterfly egg.
I also found several caterpillars. They start out so tiny I can hardly see them. I would love to find a chrysallis but no luck there YET! I will keep looking.
I caught one of the butterflies egglaying. She looks like she's had a rough life with those tattered wings. If you want butterflies in your garden, I strongly suggest planting host plants and not just flowers for nectar. I have noticed many more butterflies now that I have Cassia (a.k.a. Candlestick plant), Dill, and Passion Vine. Cassia is the host plant for the Cloudless Sulphur, Dill is a host plant for Black Swallowtails, and of course the Passion Vine is for Gulf Fritillaries.Ya'll Come Back,
Lorilee
I need to go inspect my passion vine for catterpitters (kids name for baby butterlies) great post.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool post!!! I love butterflies! Patti
ReplyDeleteOh,yes,those caterpillers will strip a passion vine of it's leaves in no time flat! Better go check mine, too!
ReplyDeleteCaterpillars are such a pain. But the butterflies are lovely. That pie recipe sounds delish. I use canned cherries (not pie filling)and love the almond extract in it. Gives it a fresh taste. I did stitch that flag thing a couple of years ago. I'll try to find the pattern and let you know the maker. Mimi
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