Viceroy Butterfly on Buttonbush   2 comments

Buttonbush and Viceroy butterfly (1 of 1)-2 blog

Viceroy Butterfly on Buttonbush (1 of 1) art blogViceroy Butterfly on Buttonbush — Images by kenne

I went for a walk in Sabino Canyon early this morning to check out the Sabino creek flow over the dam. Above the dam near the creek I found a lot of buttonbush in bloom, with a lot of insects swarming over the flowers. One of the many insects was this beautiful viceroy butterfly.

With all the insect interest, I can see why another common name is “honey-bells.” They may be honey to insects, but this plant contains the poison CEPHALATHIN. Cephalathin will induce vomiting, paralysis, and convulsions if ingested.

kenne

Posted August 12, 2015 by kenneturner in Buttonbush, Capturing the Moment, Information, Photography, Photoshop, Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, Tucson Arizona, Viceroy Butterfly

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2 responses to “Viceroy Butterfly on Buttonbush”

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  1. Very informative; the images are like HDTV!

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    Deborah
    August 12, 2015 at 8:27 pm

  2. Spectacular photos.

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    Gypsy Bev
    August 12, 2015 at 9:17 pm

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