We saw these viceroy butterflies flitting about in a garden close to the lake. Similar to the monarch in appearance, one way to distinguish the viceroy from the monarch is by the visible black line that runs across its hind wings.
“Butterflies … flowers that fly and all but sing.” ~Robert Frost
walking on a country road 
Beautiful. I haven’t seen Viceroys or Monarchs yet this season.
It doesn’t seem like there are as many butterflies this year as I have seen in the past.
We have lots of butterflies this year with the moisture and wildflowers.
I’ve never heard of a Viceroy butterfly before Rebecca? I will have to pay attention to that hind wing now to tell the difference!
thanks!
I occasionally see a monarch, but it seems like more often, it is a viceroy — both beautiful butterflies.
I do not see either up our way. Tell the next one to visit please!
Beautiful! We have an influx of “painted ladies “ in the uk. Not quite so spectacular but lovely. Don’t appear to be able to load photos on to comments 🦋
Painted ladies are also beautiful and graceful butterflies. One time I had one land on my arm while I was out for a walk. It stayed there all the way home. I’m sure it was attracted to sweat (water and salt), but it was still a pretty neat experience.
They are beautiful Rebecca – I was not able to tell the difference the last time I saw one, even though I researched it … perhaps I was not looking at the hind wings. They are just as beautiful as their similar “cousins”.
Yes, both are equally beautiful! I take photos of either and try to figure it later. 🙂
That is best to wait and analyze at home as they look so similar. I can’t tell the difference at a glance, even when they are not on the move.