Tagged: native insects

These butterflies are sure sign of autumn

The Orange Sulphur butterfly often lives in alfalfa fields but disperses when the crop is harvested. (Photo courtesy Art Shapiro’s Butterfly Website) “Where did all these yellow butterflies come from?” My neighbors want to...

Bonus post: California Native Plant Week

This painted lady butterfly has a thing for lacy phacelia, an annual herb and California native plant. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Such a busy time for gardens and gardeners! But we don’t want the week...