It is time for an update on the Swallowtail Butterflies or "Flutterflies" as I like to call them.
They flutter by as they say goodbye on the strong wings they have grown.
Some hesitate to say goodbye...some take off immediately, strong and confident.
Both experiences are exciting.
- May 25th...a girl -
- May 28th -
- June 1st...2 girls -
- Here they are together on June 1st -
- June 5th...4 butterflies emerged -
I was not able to get pictures of all of them, 2 flew off immediately.
So far...a total of 15 butterflies have been released,
I have to check the cages to see if I have any more chrysalis have butterflies in them.
I am like a broken record when it comes to my love for raising butterflies.
I am like a broken record when it comes to my love for raising butterflies.
It is so fun, immensely rewarding and they sure do need our help.
I often write about my experiences her on my blog, 2 posts you may be interested in are here and here.
If you are interested in helping out these beautiful critters,
has a great website with all the things you need to know to get started.
I have 15 baby caterpillars on my Dill Plants.
Sharing today images with Eileen at
for Saturdays Critters
I have never heard of a swallowbutterfly. Excellent photos. Have a nice weekend !
ReplyDeleteThese are all beautiful. I had no idea that you raised butterflies. How interesting.
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDear Debbie!
ReplyDeleteButterfly breeding is a beautiful passion. I am enchanted by butterflies and the wonderful flowers and photos.
I wish you a wonderful summer. Hugs and best regards.
This is so exciting Debbie! I always look forward to these post with you give us the flutterfly updates! You take the most beautiful photos of these beauties too. Thank you for your friendship over the past one year....through sad times and happier times. Write me if you need prayers from me. You've certainly prayed a lot for me. Love you, Diane
ReplyDeleteHello Debbie,
ReplyDeleteWe are all lucky to enjoy your beautiful butterflies and your flowers. Your photos are gorgeous, a delight for the eyes.
Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
Oh I love your butterflies!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, the butterflies are stunning and so are your photos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I am reminded of the quote: "The butterfly is a flying flower, the flower a tethered butterfly."
ReplyDeleteAh Debbie, I adore your butterfly photos. I passed by dozens of milkweed plants yesterday and thought of you :)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty.
ReplyDeleteCathy
These butterflies are gorgeous. I had a caterpillar on my dill plants this week but it had disappeared a couple of hours later. i thought of you when I spotted it.
ReplyDeleteYour "Flutterflies" are so beautiful Debbie.
ReplyDeleteLovely photographs.
Happy weekend wishes to you.
All the best Jan
Wow! They are so beautiful.
ReplyDelete/Irene
It is so heartwarming to release those babies...
ReplyDeleteThe photos are stunning, and the story behind them makes them even more special.
ReplyDeleteReally pretty gang of butterflies. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteHow could anyone get tired of butterfly tales?!?! You should have told those newscasters about your butterflies, or perhaps enticed them with a donut?
ReplyDeleteNice butterflies!
ReplyDeleteDebbie, this is beyond cool.
ReplyDeleteI love this so much!!! I will check out the website! They are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI just love how they take a pause on your beautiful flowers so you can get a picture of them, they are all great!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous butterfly photos! I’m glad to see a new generation is being hosted on your dill plants.
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to reading your updates on the butterflies. So uplifting.
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