Two Butterflies On Same Bloom
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
Nashville, Tennessee
July 21, 2020 11:21am CST
After coffee earlier I went out to water the garden before it heats up today. I saw these two butterflies on the same bloom. What we call a twofer!
They really enjoy the butterfly bushes in Dustin's garden.
Snapped several photos and managed to get these two. One is a male tiger swallowtail, the other looks like a phaon crescent. Never seen one exactly like the brown one.
Sharing the joy and excitement of the morning with you. And the bluebirds are still in the house. They will be leaving any day now. These blooms are just below the birdhouse.
Photo ©CarolDM
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@CinnamonGrl (7086)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
21 Jul 20
I'm new here as of last spring. Last year I wanted to see what was already growing, so didn't plant anything. This year I planted two types of baby butterfly bushes out back. I see a lot of butterflies here in Santa Fe and I want them to come to my place! I am eagerly waiting for these to grow. I saw bees on one little bush already, the blooms have yet to bloom on the other. I know the butterflies will come eventually. Your blooms and butterflies are just gorgeous! Great picture. Thanks for sharing!
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@wolfgirl569 (108231)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Jul 20
Pretty. I almost stepped on a baby sparrow this evening. Mom and dad got mad at me. But I wanted to check the raspberries was all.
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@wolfgirl569 (108231)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Jul 20
@CarolDM I think it had. That push is near some pines on the property line so I am not there that much. I would easily miss a nest.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Jul 20
@wolfgirl569 I am sure it will be fine.
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@moffittjc (121731)
• Gainesville, Florida
22 Jul 20
Do any of the butterfly species cross-breed with each other?
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@moffittjc (121731)
• Gainesville, Florida
22 Jul 20
@CarolDM Oh my goodness, your profile picture change confused me for a second! lol
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Jul 20
@moffittjc Yes, I went for it. A friend on here asked for a photo and I told her I would change my profile pic! I am holding my cat Brendel in this one.
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@LindaOHio (181821)
• United States
21 Jul 20
What a great twofer! The landscapers came and tore out everything next to the house so that the painters could paint. Maybe next year I'll have them put in some butterfly bushes.
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@LindaOHio (181821)
• United States
23 Jul 20
@CarolDM Love your new pic by the way.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Jul 20
@LindaOHio Oh thank you. Someone asked and I said why not.
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@Michellekidwell (29427)
• Sonora, California
22 Jul 20
I absolutely love butterflies...And know they are all the more special to you...
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@snowy22315 (182240)
• United States
22 Jul 20
Oh neat. Last year on the beach I saw several butterflies mating. That was pretty unusual.
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@Dyvette16 (4301)
• United States
21 Jul 20
Such a nice picture you snapped
Nature at its finest (:
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@LotusEyes (2711)
• India
21 Jul 20
I love butterflies. They look so beautiful. Amazing picture you captured
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