Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Karner Blue where are you?

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Wildflowers are sprinkled in the woods and fields to bring joy to our lives. The sweet Columbine!

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Lupine is a true treasure to seek. The rare Blue Karner Butterfly feasts from its pockets, I have yet to see one.

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The Karner blue butterfly is a federally endangered species living in a narrow band from eastern Minnesota to New Hampshire. Wisconsin is home to the largest and most widespread populations. As a larvae (caterpillar), they feed on only one plant wild lupine (Lupinus perennis). Lupine grows in dry sandy soils with full to partial sun. As a butterfly, the Karner blue feeds on just about any wildflower available. The more flowers the better the habitat is.

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But for today, we’ll have to settle for a different winged creature.

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And a spider.

15 comments:

  1. Hi Lisa, the shot of the columbines and the lupines together is really nice.

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  2. The columbines remind me of my mom. She's always had them growing.

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  3. your macro shots always blow me away. so terrific. i have been away, missed reading your blog. hope everything is okay!

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  4. Beautiful! The Lupine looks similar to our state flower - The Bluebonnet.

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  5. Love love lupines! And if anyone can get a shot of that karner blue, I would bet it would be you :-)

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  6. Love the close up´s of the lupines! Such exquisite flower!

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  7. Love the wildflowers! I hope you get to see one of those butterfly's someday!

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  8. I think your winged dude and spider picked their outfits together. They kinda match! Those flowers are wonderful. Thanks for the armful of lupine!

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  9. Lovely shots.
    Too bad you didn't find the butterfly.
    But those flowers are totally gorgeous!

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  10. Beautiful flowers, I love blue flowers, did you know that?

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  11. I LOVE Columbine. I had been given one as a gift, and brought it with me to Missouri, but it didn't make it :-(
    Wildflowers are my favorite flowers :-) Back by our pond looks so beautiful right now because there are so many wildflowers growing. I just love it.

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  12. Those flowers are beautiful. I wish you could have seen that butterfly though. It would have added that perfect touch. But, your other little creatures aren't bad in the spotlight either. Hope all is well.

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