July 3, 2009

Lepidoptera

I went to a "Butterfly Conservatory" with members of the Mt. Jackson Garden Club. It's basically a flower-filled greenhouse in which butterflies have been released.

The exhibit lasted a week and was a fundraiser for a daycare program. It's a favorite with children. Nectar is available for attracting butterflies to sit on your fingers.



Above: A monarch perches on a young visitor's hand.

Left: Linda Kirchner holds a mourning cloak butterfly.

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