Butterfly sightings for October 2008

Looked in several areas but did not see any butterflies except this one.

We also had an unidentified anglewing fly by.

Despite highs in 50's all week and two consecutive nights at 28 degrees, still some butterflies and dragonflies flying, highlighted by the stunning Variegated Meadowhawk pictured below.

I was very surprised to see this little beauty...I watched him for a few minutes on my petunias and went in to get my camera and my husband said he flew away out of the yard. We have had a few nights of very heavy frost so I was surprised to see him visit my yard. I was able to get this photo of the Autumn Meadowhawk.

Also a few Green Darners and lots of Autumn Meadowhawks.

I stopped by at about 10:30 a.m. while it was still cool.

Saw these while driving this afternoon.

Saw these while working outside today. It was warm and sunny.

Many of the nectar plants where I saw butterflies two weeks ago were pulled. We did see, but couldn't get enough of a look at a skipper, to ID it. The Giant Spreadwing was the latest that I have ever seen this species.

Mostly sunny and unseasonably warm at 70+ degrees.

I saw this fly by as I was driving down Monona Dr.

Partly sunny with temps in mid-50s but not much left flying...

The Monarch looked very fresh.

I had nearly given up looking for a butterfly when one flew over the alfalfa field near the road.

A comma whizzed by as I was backing out of the parking lot.

Sited while walking the Ice Age Trail.