Texas Butterfly 
This butterfly can be found throughout the state of Texas. When it is in flight, its bright orange might make one mistake it for the many orange butterflies that fly throughout...
An odd looking butterfly, the American Snout is a common butterfly in Texas. It sometimes takes to the skies by the thousands.
This fall has been busy on the home front, but I managed a couple of trips out to one of my favorite spots - Seabourne Creek Nature Park. The goldenrod was...
The Common Mestra is found primarily in South Texas but is an occasional stray throughout the state. I saw it with semi-regularity when I lived in San Angelo, Texas. It...
This handsome butterfly sticks close to it's main food plant, the Western Soapberry Tree. It stands out for the VW mark that you'll find on its hindwings.
Don't let the name fool you. You can see this beautiful butterfly all across Texas, not simply along the Gulf coast.
This small crescent can be found everywhere but the panhandle. Its distinguishing feature is a cream colored band on the upper forewing.
The Black Swallowtail can be found throughout the state. Females mimic the Pipevine Swallowtail while males have two distinct rows of yellow cell spots on the uperside of their wings.
Long-tailed Skippers are aptly named, although you'll occasionally find them without their tails. Their iridescent green backs provide a flash of color as they skip around your garden.
The Variegated Fritillary is a common sight when hiking throughout Texas. It prefers open habitat and can be found in prairies, brushland, and roadsides. It nectars on a variety of flowers...
Texas Butterfly 