Regals in NE Kansas

[Jim Mason]

I saw my first [of the season] Regal Fritillary (Speyeria idalia) on Sunday,
June 20, on our farm in Osage County, Kansas.  It made its escape before I
could determine gender.

New Monarchs were about also, as was a male Great Spangled Fritillary.

Common Milkweed, Daisy Fleabane, Indian Blanket, Lemon Mint and Beebalm are
in full bloom right now, and the ticks were thick near the wooded areas!

Jim Mason
jemason at msn.com