Winter’s miraculous wonders…
This gorgeous butterfly, known as a Milbert’s tortoiseshell does something that is truly amazing for butterflies…
It actually hibernates as an adult in Canada’s freezing winter temperatures, by freezing completely!… Several species of this family of butterflies all do this… They find a sheltered location like a crevice in a tree, rock pile or buildings, to protect their fragile wings from the weather elements. Then they perch there and go dormant and rigid.
When spring arrives, they suddenly revive and fly around until they find a mate!… Sometimes on very mild and sunny winter days, they can also rouse back to life and flutter around – I’ve seen this while walking in snowy forest trails and it’s such a wonder to behold… Some other species you might be familiar with are the Mourning Cloaks, Commas and Question Marks (Anglewings).
More of life’s wonders… truly magickal!… ♥
With love and wonder-filled spirit,
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