Last winter our Buddleia looked as if it had died. But it has resprouted and recently flowered. Butterflies and other insects are attracted to this introduced plant, and we've had visits from a Mormon Fritillary, Hydaspe Fritillary, Common Wood-Nymph, Hoary Comma and many Woodland Skippers.
Today, September 2, we had a pair of Mormon Fritillaries visit our yard. They spent a long time nectaring on our Buddleia. Here in our Kootenay region, Mormon Fritillaries are usually found at high elevation, so having them visit us in town is unusual. This is only the second time in 16 years, they've made an appearance.
Noticeably larger than the more common Woodland Skippers. Quite fresh, it too, visited our Buddleia.
