Yellow Lambs and Yellow Butterflies

This Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucas) was willing to pose a few seconds so I could capture its beauty while warming up on the sand. Typically, they are very wary and stay at a very long arms length. The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail often rests with its wings fully spread, particularly if the sun is out. On the medial margin of the hind wing next to the abdomen, notice the small red and blue spots.



The Yellow Lambs Ear (Stachys citrina) is just beginning to bloom. Its color is more brilliant than the sun. We see it growing on the forested side of our daily constitutional. Again, its color is most brilliant in the spring when the rains keep it fed and the cool nights help to maintain is fresh appearance.