Plants & insects

[scott-devon]

Some plant & insect shots from a walk after the rain this morning...

Fireweed..


Bee..


Butterfly on the boardwalk, not sure of id...


Vine leaves with water droplets...


Chokecherries...




Caterpillar...


Mustard White butterfly..


Combtooth fungi....

[armando_m]

Plenty of interesting subjects you found!

[OldClicker]

Nice collection. That fungus is worth a revisit with macro intentions. - Terry

[CaraRose]

Great shots, Scott

That caterpillar is adorable! Let us know if you find the ID on the butterfly.

[WesternGuy]

Scott, looking through my Butterflies of Alberta book, the one on the boardwalk looks like it might be a Milbert's Tortoise Shell, also known as a Fire-rim Tortoise Shell. According to the book, adults emerge in August and overwinter, surviving until the following June when the next generation starts to develop. They are found in open places and woodlands as well. Wingspan is about 45 to 50 mm (approx. 1.5 to 2 inches). HTH.

Cheers,

WesternGuy

[scott-devon]

Thanks Western!

[Eric D]

Very nice images! Love that 5th shot...well done!