May 29, 2009. Kentucky Manor, 5211 Kentucky Avenue, Nashville, Davidson
County, TN
360934N (36.15944) and 0865102W (-86.85055)
Another surprise today (I like this type of surprise) was a Painted Lady who
interrupted the garden work. This was the 13th species for the Manor for the
season (digitals attached). After lengthy times of sitting around and flying
short distances, it was seen feeding on zinnias and lantana (both red and
yellow). It was amazing how it "disappeared" when it closed its wings. The
day was overcast and near 70 F with butterfly activity little. The only
other 'fly sightings were two Cabbage Whites.
Two Southern Pink Moths, Pyrausta inornatalis, was seen at the Manor at
dusk.
Michael Lee Bierly, Nashville, Davidson County, TN
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Painted Lady 05-29-09 (1) KM (800).jpg
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Painted Lady 05-29-09 (2) KM (800).jpg
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Painted Lady 05-29-09 (3) KM (672).jpg
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