Wordless Wednesday: after the rains in Schertz - Cibolo, Texas

This gulf fritillary landed on a plumeria leaf in our garden and slowly spread its wings to bask. There wasn't much sunshine yet, but you have to start somewhere!

These butterflies are fairly common in this area of South Texas. Because we are organic gardeners and love butterflies and flowers, we planted passionflowers and let the vines sprout and grow wherever they want. Gulf fritillaries lay their eggs on the passion vines and their caterpillars feed on them. The adult butterflies are quite partial to the nectar of buddleia flowers.

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