Cloudless Sulphurs Everywhere!
MissSherry
14 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (31)
butterflymomok
14 years agoRelated Discussions
OMG! Cloudless Sulphur
Comments (16)I was out moving rearing sleeves around this afternoon when my son started shouting about a big, bright yellow butterfly. It looked to be the size of a monarch. It was a strong flyer. It was interested in my paper birch. I sent my daughter scrambling for a butterfly net. She got back with it in time. I got close to the birch. The butterfly was landing on birch leaves but spent only a split second on the leaves it was on. I was on the opposite side of tree, hoping for one shot at the butterfly but I never got one. It decided it was done, took a wide loop around me and was quickly two backyards away. I looked at the leaves but found nothing. I went through my Ohio Butterflies book and found nothing yellow that would be that big. Wish I could have gotten it for a positive ID....See MoreCloudless Sulphurs
Comments (6)Susan, I have had red porterweed in the past, but it never came back in the spring - too cold tender - so I've stuck with coral porterweed, which always does come back. Speaking of porterweed, I found a seedling just outside the fence around my house. I've never grown any in that area, so I assume some bird spread the seed from the garden. I've also grown blue/purple porterweed, and it comes back sometimes, sometimes not, so it might be a blue or purple flowering porterweed. I transplanted this seedling to my garden. I had S. coccinea last year, but I don't know if it was the cultivar 'Lady in Red' - whatever type it was, it reseeded prolifically, with many seedlings coming up in my garden this past spring. I planted them where I wanted them, and most all the butterflies, especially sulphurs, just love it, also the hummers use it. I've also got a pink and white salvia, sort of a coral color actually, that's leaves look like S. coccinea, so I guess this is the one you're talking about. It returned from the roots this spring, which was nice. I see butterflies on it occasionally. I don't have any cypress vine, but I should have - it sure attracts sulphurs and hummers, too! Sherry...See MoreCloudless Sulphur (Phoebis sennae) or Orange-Barred Sulphur (Phoe
Comments (9)I absolutely love coming to this forum just to oogle the photos! You folks have such spectacular images of these beauties! I -am- jealous! Here is the 1 and only butterfly I managed to snap a photo of on my recent trip to SoCal the end of Sept. this year. S/He was a bit ratty with one hindwing tail portion missing, I'm not certain what it was, a swallowtail? It was nectaring on a bouganvilla, Flitting here and there. So it was a bit difficult to capture an image... Thanks for looking! ~Tina...See Morecloudless sulphur chrysalis question
Comments (1)Far as I know they always do the sling, but if it's come loose or otherwise unattached, but the pupa is not damaged, I'd leave it. If possible, maybe keep the wind or any other movement to a minimum, and wait 'n see! I've only reared a few of these so can't say much else....See Morebananasinohio
14 years agoDaniel Sanchez
14 years agojrcagle
14 years agoMissSherry
14 years agobananasinohio
14 years agosusanlynne48
14 years agoMissSherry
14 years agobutterflymomok
14 years agoemmayct
14 years agoMissSherry
14 years agobananasinohio
14 years agocecropia
14 years agobananasinohio
14 years agoMissSherry
14 years agosusanlynne48
14 years agobananasinohio
14 years agobutterflymomok
14 years agonebu
14 years agoMissSherry
14 years agoKC Clark - Zone 2012-6a OH
12 years agolinda_tx8
12 years agoMissSherry
12 years agoKC Clark - Zone 2012-6a OH
10 years agoMissSherry
10 years agoMary Leek
10 years agofour (9B near 9A)
9 years agoalex928 Z8/LA
9 years agolinda_tx8
9 years agoTom
9 years ago
Related Stories
GARDENING FOR BUTTERFLIES7 Native Wildflowers to Make You an Awesome Butterfly Host
Offer the leaves of these and you’ll get more butterflies than with flower nectar alone
Full StoryHOUSEKEEPINGTo-Dos: Your March Home Checklist
It’s time to rid yourself of winter’s heaviness and set up for spring
Full StoryHOUZZ TOURSMy Houzz: Cozy Country Meets Bohemian Artistic in Australia
Healthy helpings of salvage and rustic art give a pastureland home free-spirited style
Full StoryTRAVEL BY DESIGNThe Father of the U.S. National Parks Lived Here
Adventurer John Muir helped preserve the nation’s natural wonders. His California home shows his domestic side
Full StoryKIDS’ SPACESHow to Create a Wonderful Bedroom for Siblings to Share
Most brothers and sisters benefit from sharing a room, but these tips will help keep the inevitable territorial disputes to a minimum
Full StoryKITCHEN STORAGE13 Popular Kitchen Storage Ideas and What They Cost
Corner drawers, appliance garages, platter storage and in-counter knife slots are a few details you may not want to leave out
Full StoryFRONT YARD IDEASWelcome Edibles Into the Front Yard for Fresh Food and More
Give your front yard design a boost and maybe even make new friends by growing fruits and vegetables
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESWhat Kind of Roses Should You Grow?
Want to add the beauty of roses to your garden? Find out which ones, from old-fashioned to modern, are right for you
Full StoryTASTEMAKERSPro Chefs Dish on Kitchens: Michael Symon Shares His Tastes
What does an Iron Chef go for in kitchen layout, appliances and lighting? Find out here
Full StoryFLOWERS AND PLANTSPlant Baptisia Bracteata for Blooms Pollinators Will Love
Longbract wild indigo is great in dry soil, and its spring flowers attract butterflies and bumblebees
Full StoryMore Discussions
mechelle_m