The National Butterfly Center is a mile away from Bensten State Park which is south of Mission, TX. We spent 5 hours there with friends who are naturalists Steve and Sue from Estero State Park, (Vermont). Julie and Ian our lovely friends from England us after a short birding ride on Bush Road near Edinburg. It was a magical afternoon with wonderful friends.
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| Gulf Fritillary (3.5") |
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| Gulf Fritillary (3.5") |
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| Mexican Fritillary (2") |
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| Large Orange Sulphur |
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Empress Leilia (closed)
Empress Leilia (open) |
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| Red Admiral (closed 1.5") |
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| Banded-cell Sister (2.5) |
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| White Checkered Skipper (1") |
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| Pipevine Swallowtail ( in flight) 4.5" |
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| Texan Cresent (1.5") |
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| Blue Darner (Damsel Fly) |
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Banded-Cell Sister & Red Admiral
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures and happy memories!
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Thanks! Wonder-filled day with many happy memories.
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