These are most likely Bordered Patch butterflies, Chlosyne lacinia, a pretty common one around Austin, and one I've seen a lot in my garden (as adults).
I got the bordered patch tip at Austin Butterfly Forum's butterfly identification and rearing workshop a couple of weekends ago. It was fantastic. Lots of people who know their plants and bugs.
Here's a spicebush swallowtail caterpillar we found at Zilker Park puffing up the front of its body to look like a snake.
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looks like a lovable cartoon character
absolutely adorable!
I did quite the double-take at that picture. It looks like something out of a children's show!
that is crazy.
What a hoot he is -- that's amazing. I think I'll take your tip and go to the butterfly forum to ID the moth i saw yesterday and just posted about...@ http://www.sharingnaturesgarden.blogspot.com did you happen to see it in your searches?
wow! that is so cool! - never seen one of these in Austin - what plant was he/she on in Zilka, I would love to know how to attract it!
Regards,
ESP
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