Books and Blooms: Winged Garden Visitors...

"My beloved has gone down to his garden, to the beds of spices, to pasture his flock in the gardens, and to gather lilies." (Song of Solomon 6:2)

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Over a single day last week, there was an influx of all kinds of interesting moths to the garden. I took pictures of a few of them that sat still long enough, and found a photo online of one that came by when we didn't have our camera with us. Here are my visitors:

Stay tuned for nature studies on moths and butterflies in future posts on my sister blog, "A Child's Garden."

This, from the Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, CT:

Nighttime Moth Walk
June 22, Friday, 8:30 pm
Did you know that moths come in a riot of beautiful colors? Join us as we search among baited trees to find "night butterflies" and other exciting insects. On one of only a handful of nighttime nature programs at Hill-Stead each year, expect to see fireflies and colorful insects and hear a soundtrack of courting frogs. Pre-registration suggested: please call 860.677.4787 ext 142. $5 members, $8 members-to-be.

Happy moth gardening!

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And, just for fun in your butterfly garden ...