Today’s Image 2024 | Witch’s Brew
Today’s Image 2024 | Witch’s Brew You never know what might be brewing! Note: I post an image most days at hankconrad.com.
Peck Butterfly House 2024 | Parthenos Sylvia Two
Peck Butterfly House 2024 | Parthenos Sylvia Two Parthenos sylvia, the clipper, is a fast-flying butterfly found in South and South-East Asia, mostly in forested areas.
| Common Name | Clipper |
| Habitat | South and South-East Asia, mostly in forested areas |
| Wingspan | 3.0 to 4.2 in |
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Peck Butterfly House 2024 | Parthenos Sylvia
Peck Butterfly House 2024 | Parthenos Sylvia Parthenos sylvia, the clipper, is a fast-flying butterfly found in South and South-East Asia, mostly in forested areas.
| Common Name | Clipper |
| Habitat | South and South-East Asia, mostly in forested areas |
| Wingspan | 3.0 to 4.2 in |
Each image from Peck Butterfly House 2024 | a 7 Image Story will be posted individually this week with a bit more narrative under category Peck Butterfly House 2024. I post an image most days at hankconrad.com.
Peck Butterfly House 2024 | White Peacock
Peck Butterfly House 2024 | White Peacock The White Peacock butterfly is known for its mostly-white wings that flutter through tropical environments where these butterflies maintain their territories and ensure the continuation of their species.
| Distribution | Southern United States to Argentina and throughout the West Indies. |
| Habitat | Open, humid areas; near streams, ponds, weedy fields, and gardens. |
| Wingspan | Range: 2 to 2¾ inches |
| Adult Lifespan | One to four months |
| Territory Size | Typically 15 meters in diameter. |
| Adult Diet | Pollen, petals, and flower nectar. |
Each image from Peck Butterfly House 2024 | a 7 Image Story will be posted individually this week with a bit more narrative under category Peck Butterfly House 2024. I post an image most days at hankconrad.com.
Peck Butterfly House 2024 | Zebra Longwing
Peck Butterfly House 2024 | Zebra Longwing This butterfly’s zebra coat appearance with its bold wing coloring warns predators of their toxicity, which helps it survive longer than many other butterflies.
| Distribution | Central & South America, southern Texas, Florida; migrates north in summer. |
| Habitat | forests, tropical hammocks, fields. |
| Wingspan | Ranges between 2.83 – 3.93 inches |
| Lifespan of Adults | About 6 months. |
| Host Plants | Passionflower species for larva. |
| Adult Diet | Pollen & nectar from passionflowers. |
Each image from Peck Butterfly House 2024 | a 7 Image Story will be posted individually this week with a bit more narrative under category Peck Butterfly House 2024. I post an image most days at hankconrad.com.
Peck Butterfly House 2024 | Menelaus Blue Morpho
Peck Butterfly House 2024 | Menelaus Blue Morpho The Blue Morphos are known for their brilliant blue wings and are a symbol of life in the Central and South American rain forests. Instead of pigments like other butterflies, the Blue Morpho’s wing color comes from microscopic wing scales that reflect light.
| Distribution | Mexico to Central & South America |
| Habitat | Forest floor in tropical forests |
| Weight | About 3 grams or .10 oz |
| Predators | Birds |
| Lifespan | Approximately 115 days |
| Diet | Flower nectar and ripe fruits |
Each image from Peck Butterfly House 2024 | a 7 Image Story will be posted individually this week with a bit more narrative under category Peck Butterfly House 2024. I post an image most days at hankconrad.com.
Peck Butterfly House 2024 | Papilio Memnon the Great
Peck Butterfly House 2024 | Papilio Memnon the Great The Great Mormon comes in a number of forms with definite differences between males and females. With its large wings, it lives in a several environments from forest edges to open landscapes.
| Distribution | Southern and southeastern Asia |
| Habitat | Forest edges, clearings, and landscapes. |
| Host Plants | Citrus species like pomelo |
| Adult Diet | Nectar from flowers |
Each image from Peck Butterfly House 2024 | a 7 Image Story will be posted individually this week with a bit more narrative under category Peck Butterfly House 2024. I post an image most days at hankconrad.com.
Peck Butterfly House 2024 | Menelaus Blue Morpho Head
Peck Butterfly House 2024 | Menelaus Blue Morpho Head Blue Morphos are known for their brilliant blue wings and are a symbol of life in the Central and South American rain forests.
| Distribution | Mexico to Central & South America |
| Habitat | Forest floor in tropical forests |
| Weight | About 3 grams or .10 oz |
| Predators | Birds |
| Lifespan | Approximately 115 days |
| Diet | Flower nectar and ripe fruits |
Each image from Peck Butterfly House 2024 | a 7 Image Story will be posted individually this week with a bit more narrative under category Peck Butterfly House 2024. I post an image most days at hankconrad.com.
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