This butterfly sure had an appetite and was quite acrobatic as it sipped nectar from the garden yesterday. Research revealed that it is of the hairstreak species, mallow scrub hairstreak.
This is the first time I have seen it visit our garden. It loved the nectar from the porterweed flower the most.
beautiful butterfly!
Thank you! It sure captivated my attention.
Love Hairstreaks, that is very nice!
Thank you!