Orange Skippers

These little fellows were flitting all about the garden last Saturday as I worked. I was glad to get photos, because upon reviewing them I realized they were actually two different species. I find that just watching and photographing is enjoyable, then I worry about identifying them later as I am editing the photographs.

I just purchased my favorite butterfly field guide, Butterflies of Ohio. I was beginning to wear out the library’s copy, and figured it was time I had one of my own. Both of these skippers enjoy moist meadow and woodland edge habitats, and I happen to have both in my backyard. (Have I mentioned before how much I love our backyard?)

These French marigolds have seen a lot of butterfly activity this past month. I am not always able to find French marigolds each spring, but I got lucky this year. And I’m saving the seeds to start my own next spring.
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