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    Old 05-04-2012, 05:30 AM
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    We experienced the same thing on Sunday while driving south from Toledo to Columbus. At first , I didn't realize what was flying in front of the car. It reminded me of a scene from "The Birds". Needless to say, they made quite a mess on the windshield, grill of the car, and the backs of the mirrors. I can't imagine how many had a collision with my car!!
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    Old 05-04-2012, 05:32 AM
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    what a pretty butterfly, but not here in CO yet ..nature's creatures are sometimes the most beautiful or ugly ..
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    Old 05-04-2012, 06:05 AM
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    I live along the WI/IL border (WI side) and spotted a few of these at a dear friend's house. Her hubby told us that the whole back of his garage were covered with them - beautiful creatures aren't they?
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    Old 05-04-2012, 06:23 AM
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    Had some on my rose bush under the sewing room window. There were just 2 or three. Thought they were so pretty, but didn't know what kind they were. Thank's again, Quilting Board, for coming up with an answer to a question. LOL
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    Old 05-04-2012, 07:16 AM
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    Flowering bushes in my backyard have been full of these butterflies the past few days. Have seen only one this morning. NW Ind.
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    Old 05-04-2012, 02:37 PM
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    We have had them here in Northfield, MN. My brother mentioned seeing hundreds of them a week or so ago when he was driving up from Rochester, MN. I know we have had them here.

    Anita in Northfield, MN
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    Old 05-04-2012, 03:12 PM
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    goodness gracious, that moth is huge and beautiful!!!
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    Old 05-04-2012, 03:43 PM
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    My friend and I were commenting on the number of butterflies around lately. I just heard on the news this afternoon and there was an article in the newspaper about them. Seems like the warm weather and early spring brought them out. I must have had 20 around my deck one afternoon. Really something to see.
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    Old 05-04-2012, 03:58 PM
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    I had at least a dozen on my vibernum (don't think I spelled that right) bush this afternoon!
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    Old 05-04-2012, 04:44 PM
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    I have had some red admiral butterflies in my yard recently. So beautiful.
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