Just Another Day in Greenbrier CountyWe spent the night in town because we were so grubby. The next morning we came back out. While "Pops" worked on cutting brush, "GrandMom" went off and took pictures of the flora and fauna of Greenbrier County in mid-July. Her results speak for themselves.
While she was taking her pictures, a Butterfly landed and stayed motionless for some time on a flower. We believe it is
a Female Regal Fritillary. However, there is some question in our minds. According to Allen's book The Butterflies of West Virginia and Their Caterpillars, Regal Fritillaries are has been "rapidly disappearing" from West Virginia. There was a sighting reported in near-by Monroe County, but none in Greenbrier. Further, its habitat while similar to where Alice found the speciman, is not quite what we have at the farm. Nevertheless, the Butterfly was beautiful. So, enjoy.
a Female Regal Fritillary. However, there is some question in our minds. According to Allen's book The Butterflies of West Virginia and Their Caterpillars, Regal Fritillaries are has been "rapidly disappearing" from West Virginia. There was a sighting reported in near-by Monroe County, but none in Greenbrier. Further, its habitat while similar to where Alice found the speciman, is not quite what we have at the farm. Nevertheless, the Butterfly was beautiful. So, enjoy.
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