Butterfly - West Coast Lady (original) lifecycle This group of three Calliope

This group of three Calliope Hummingbirds features an adult male

Bleeding Hearts

Cards are printed in Santa Cruz on cover-weight paper

Elegant Clarkia

we must protect both their habitat and their sources of food

Butterfly - West Coast Lady (original) lifecycle This group of three CalliopeWest Coast Lady is one of three lady butterflies in California. It has several flights throughout the year and is often seen on open ground. It is a strong flyer and will generally retreat quickly when approached. The West Coast Lady larvae feed primarily on nettle (Urtica sp.) and Cheeseweed (Malva sp.). This original drawing is done on Duralene with colored pencil and gouache. Framed in a beautiful barn wood frame and ready to hang!