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Beautiful Butterflies

JM Perez By JM Perez1 min read712 views

The Photinia Fraseri shrubs are in full bloom all over my front and backyard, attracting swarms of Painted Lady butterflies, Small Cabbage White butterflies, bees and other insects. It’s quite a sight to watch them fly around and my kids are loving it. My husband got one of the butterflies to rest on a tiny rock, and I was able to capture the picture below. Their outbreak this year is a pleasant surprise.

Painted Lady Butterfly resting on a rock.

I found a dead Painted Lady Butterfly by my mail box. Since I was unable to see the undersides of the first butterfly I found last month, I carefully flipped this one around and snapped a picture. I love the colors and details on its wings; it’s such a beautiful insect.

Painted Lady Butterfly.

I had a tough time taking a picture of The Small Cabbage White. It was all over the place.

The Small Cabbage White.

I hope you are enjoying these beautiful butterflies in your gardens.