Hairstreaks on Antelope Horns Milkweed

During my walk today I noticed dozens of juniper hairstreak butterflies on this plant and decided to take some photos. When I checked online I was surprised to learn this plant is Antelope Horns Milkweed . . . a species of milkweed native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. Common names for this plant include antelope horns, green-flowered milkweed, and spider antelope horns. Thanks to this project, I learn something new every day.

[Marcy]

And I am learning new things from reading your captions! Interesting picture.

[amyK]

Amazing to see that many on one plant! Terrific capture!

[Henri Russell]

That is a lot of butterflies.

[Milanie]

Wow - what a great find.

[Connie Little]

They certainly like that plant. Great shot.

[Babs]

I have learned something new too, great shot. I have trouble capturing one butterfly so how good is this.

[Lockarec]

That is a great photo! Thanks for posting the information.

[Helen Jane]

What a sight. The assorted directions of the butterfly wings mirrored by the angular arrangement of the leaves.

[Valerie Chesney]

what a wonderful sight to see, so many beautiful butterflies on those lovely flowers, super capture...

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Wonderful find - a bakers dozen all on one flower FAV!