It’s truly incredible to witness nature. Here are two gulf fritillary butterflies mating. They let me take a few photos before the male carried her away into our neighbors yard.

I have witnessed the mating “dance” before. The male will “clap” his wings over and over, open and close, letting out pheromones over the female. Eventually the female’s antennae will find its way between the male’s wings, which initiates the courtship.