clouded sulphur (Colias philodice) male on awl aster (Symphyotrichum pilosum) at Lake Meyer Park IA 854A1517
This male clouded sulphur is one tough butterfly. We've endured several nights where the air temperature fell to well below freezing, yet he's still alive and enjoying the sweet nectar in this awl aster today. That awl aster is probably the hardiest wildflower in the area and often goes by the name "frost aster" since they can survive freezing temperatures too. This clouded sulphur and awl aster are just like an old Timex watch - they take a licking and keep on ticking😊
clouded sulphur (Colias philodice) male on awl aster (Symphyotrichum pilosum) at Lake Meyer Park IA 854A1517
This male clouded sulphur is one tough butterfly. We've endured several nights where the air temperature fell to well below freezing, yet he's still alive and enjoying the sweet nectar in this awl aster today. That awl aster is probably the hardiest wildflower in the area and often goes by the name "frost aster" since they can survive freezing temperatures too. This clouded sulphur and awl aster are just like an old Timex watch - they take a licking and keep on ticking😊