by Kristen Dangelo | Jun 11, 2009 | Butterflies, Butterfly Gardening, Butterfly Photography, Eggs
When the sweet Sara Orangetip (Anthocharis sara) flutters by, you know that springtime has arrived in Southern California’s coastal communities. I spent an afternoon watching for this citrus tipped beauty as I explored the chaparral which adorns the rolling...
by Kristen Dangelo | Jun 3, 2009 | Butterflies, Butterfly Photography, Eggs
A concerned mother plans for her children’s future! She lays her eggs diligently. Depending on the species she may lay them singularly or in a group. She may lay them on the underside of a leaf or in a crevasse. Most always she lays them on the most tender leaves. She...
by Kristen Dangelo | Jun 1, 2009 | Butterflies, Butterfly Photography, Caterpillars, Eggs
Just the size of a dash or a comma, this tiny Giant Swallowtail enters the world by eating its way out of it’s egg. Some caterpillars will continue to munch on their empty shell, which makes for a nutritious first meal!With all major body parts intact from the...
by Kristen Dangelo | May 23, 2009 | Butterflies, Butterfly Gardening, Butterfly Host Plants, Butterfly Photography, Eggs
I was fortunate to see a Pipevine Swallowtail laying her eggs on Pipevine at the “Pavilion of Wings” butterfly house. The butterfly house is located just outside the LA Natural History Museum in Los Angeles. Pavillion of Wings. Check the LA Natural History...
