Tuesday, October 23, 2012

painted lady

HUMP Day Haiku

This species of butterfly isn’t a “regular”
in this part of Northwest Washington.
I witnessed a spring migration in 1992 and again in 2005.
I’ve never seen one of these this late in the season.
It feasted on the lobelia on my front porch
and the fall asters around the corner.
What a delightful surprise.




October sunshine
brings an unexpected guest
a painted lady!





4 comments:

GlorV1 said...

My favorite flower, the Monarch who should be on it's way to Mexico right now. They are you know...enroute to Mexico as they do every year. They arrive just in time for the blossoming of the marigolds and Dia de Los Muertos. It's awesome. I called you Helen again on my blog. Sorry about that. tee hee:))) Take care and thx for stopping by my blog.

Helen Campbell said...

How wonderful the butterfly graced you with a late-in-the-year visit, and that you were able to capture it to share. Happy Hump Day!

Gemma Wiseman said...

This unexpected guest is certainly a delight! Gorgeous photos!

joanne said...

these photos are incredible.....your visitor stayed around to bring you a wonderful treat....