The Silver Spotted Skipper

Silver-spotted Skipper

on the new butterfly bush that the hubs planted, it is doing well.

There are more than 3,000 kinds of Skippers.
They are distinguished from true butterflies by the antennae, 
which are further apart at the base and end in pointed, curved clubs.


These are my "go to" books and leaflets, when I want to identify or read about a moth or butterfly.


Not quite a butterfly, not quite a moth...if you ever watch a skipper,
you will know how it got it's name!

Saturday Critters ~ 245 ~

Mystic Aquarium

I have so many mixed emotions about zoos and aquariums.

The opportunity to see animals up close, 

that I would probably never have the opportunity to see, draws me in.

As I view each of the animals I wonder if they are happy.

I can see they are well fed and loved by their keepers.

But are they really happy?

Especially these 2 Beluga Whales, swimming around in this small pool.

There is a nice Aviary where you can feed and easily photograph the pretty birds.

"The mission of Mystic Aquarium is to inspire people 

to care for and protect our ocean planet through conservation, education and research".

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