A paradise for butterflies
July 15, 2019 12:00 am
• Last Updated: July 16, 2019 8:43 pm
A painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) alights on a buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentals) along the edge of the pond in the Connecticut College Arboretum Monday, July 15, 2019. The 750-acre arboretum contains 5,984 scientifically documented living plants in its collections representing 809 taxa as 2,537 trees, 3,413 shrubs, and 34 vines. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
A painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) alights on a buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentals) along the edge of the pond in the Connecticut College Arboretum Monday, July 15, 2019. The 750-acre arboretum contains 5,984 scientifically documented living plants in its collections representing 809 taxa as 2,537 trees, 3,413 shrubs, and 34 vines.
A Slaty skimmer dragonfly (Libellula incesta) alights on a buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentals) along the edge of the pond in the Connecticut College Arboretum Monday, July 15, 2019. The 750-acre arboretum contains 5,984 scientifically documented living plants in its collections representing 809 taxa as 2,537 trees, 3,413 shrubs, and 34 vines. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
An Eastern Amberwing dragonfly (Perithemis tenera) alights on a buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentals) along the edge of the pond in the Connecticut College Arboretum Monday, July 15, 2019. The 750-acre arboretum contains 5,984 scientifically documented living plants in its collections representing 809 taxa as 2,537 trees, 3,413 shrubs, and 34 vines. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Victor Morales and Alma Toro take a stroll together in the Connecticut College Arboretum Monday, July 15, 2019. The couple are originally from New London but were visiting friends and family from Massachusetts where they now reside. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
A Silver-spotted Skipper butterfly (Epargyreus clarus) takes off from a Pickerelweed blossom (Pontederia cordata) along the edge of the pond in the Connecticut College Arboretum Monday, July 15, 2019. The 750-acre arboretum contains 5,984 scientifically documented living plants in its collections representing 809 taxa as 2,537 trees, 3,413 shrubs, and 34 vines. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
A Blue Dasher dragonfly (Pachydiplax longipennis) alights on a buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentals) along the edge of the pond in the Connecticut College Arboretum Monday, July 15, 2019. The 750-acre arboretum contains 5,984 scientifically documented living plants in its collections representing 809 taxa as 2,537 trees, 3,413 shrubs, and 34 vines. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
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