June 11, 2026
The Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is finally blooming up here. I’ve really been watching and waiting. Looking forward to its brilliant orange flowers. Looks like others have been watching and waiting too.
This is a Zebra Swallowtail (Eurytides marcellus) drinking nectar from the blossoms which provide the butterfly with energy and carbohydrates.
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One response to “The Butterfly Weed Is Blooming!”
Ooohhh! A Zebra Swallowtail. I’ve never spotted one in northern New England.
Thanks for sharing, Bren. Leigh at wondermyway.com