The Smith-Boeth Monarch Waystation
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The Smith-Boeth




Monarch Waystation

One Tough Lady

8/26/2019

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August 16-18, 2019
Today, a very energetic and beautiful Painted Lady came and stayed for several hours. It was injured, missing part of a lower wing , but flitted constantly about the garden with no problem!
The Spicebush Swallowtail, a constant visitor, is such a beauty.  It is beautiful from above  and from below.
Two new skippers visited, both tiny and very quick.  The Zabulon Skipper has been here both days.  The Clouded Skipper is very small and seemed to be looking a bit askance at the huge Tiger Swallowtail just above it.
The stately Praying Mantis (Mantis religioso) has been here this week:  a brown one, posing or ‘praying,’   and a green one shown as it landed on a milkweed leaf.  They are fascinating to watch!
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    The Smith-Boeth Monarch Waystation was conceived by Rick and Stephanie ​as a place where Monarchs and other butterflies could find nectar, shelter, and a place to lay their eggs.
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    The Smith-Boeth Monarch Waystation   #24758 is approved by Monarchwatch.org. We are also #189 on the Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail, and Smith-Boeth Monarch Waystation #3175 with the North American Butterfly Association.

    To contact Rick or Stephanie, please email us directly at MonteagleMonarchs@ gmail.com
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