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Sun, Sep 12, 10 at 10:51
| It seems that my best blooms for attracting small butterflies are the smallest and most clustered. This was my first year for a mint called Wild Mint or Meadow Mint (Mentha Arvensis). I ordered three bare root plants and all three thrived and bloomed all summer (still in bloom). The Hairstreaks and Tailed Blues were constantly at them. Another new one for me was the Garlic Chives...it was recommended to deter voles but it turned out to have beautiful blooms and has also been a big favorite with the small butterflies. I would like to share a few shots of the small guys, some on small blooms, some on Cabbage!
Bob Gray Hairstreak (Strymon melinus) on Garlic Chives (Allium tuberosum).
Gray Hairstreak (Strymon melinus) on Wild Mint (Mentha arvensis).
Gray Hairstreak (Strymon melinus) basking (upper view).
Red-banded Hairstreak (Calycopis cecrops)0n cabbage.
Eastern Tailed Blue (Cupido comyntas).
Eastern Tailed Blue (Cupido comyntas) top view.
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| Very nice. I got some shots of a White M Hairstreak. I'll have to post them. When the fragrant boneset begins to bloom, they show up for the feast. |
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| I'm having the same fun with the little guys, they are so tolerant of the camera it really makes it fun! Great shots all around but I love the eastern tailed blue topside! I have yet to see a red-banded hairstreak :( |
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- Posted by susanlynne48 OKC7a (My Page) on Sun, Sep 12, 10 at 15:57
| The flowers on Garlic Chives really do attract the butterflies, especially the small ones. The Snouts love them, too. My only problem with them is they have such a short, short bloom time. I must remember to plant some alliums to attract the spring butterflies........ BTW - beautiful photos, Bob! Susan |
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| Wow Bob. These are really gorgeous pictures. Thanks for sharing them. |
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- Posted by butterflyman 5 (My Page) on Thu, Sep 16, 10 at 15:24
| I've even found that common mint, in pots, is an attractor for hairstreaks and the smaller butterflies. |
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- Posted by tiffy_z5_6_can 5/6 (My Page) on Thu, Sep 16, 10 at 19:57
| So sweet! I'll have to try the alliums and the mint in pots. |
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