Grey Hairstreak Caterpillar burrows into the softness of a Buckwheat flower to feed.
California buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum) is very drought tolerant. The flower buds start out pinkish and turn white and when dry, turn beautiful shades of copper.
It’s a “butterfly host plant” to many butterflies including Coppers, Blues and Hairstreak.
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Take the day
Remember the glory that surrounds you
Behold colorful
Angels softly
fluttering
Watch with delight
while a butterfly’s beauty
Reflects in the
sparkle of
your eye
Know only grace
as she circles from above
Gently embracing
your heart
Soar peacefully with her
on the wings of the
Perfect love
that you are
What is a “Butterfly Day”? To me, this is a moment, spent out of time, lost, or shall I say found, 
in the splendors of nature. May I suggest that you take a day, go alone or bring a friend or two, hang out with the butterflies. Enjoy the treasures to be found all around you. From the flutter of a wing to the tiniest fragrant flower, take it all in and then let the beauty you experienced reflect back out from within you!
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Thank you, Kristen
I was fortunate to see a Pipevine Swallowtail laying her eggs on Pipevine at the “Pavilion of Wings” butterfly house. The butterfly house is located just outside the LA Natural History Museum in Los Angeles. Pavillion of Wings. Check the LA Natural History Museum for opening season dates and hours.
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Enjoy,
Kristn and Vickie