A Patriotic Passer-By

This Red Admiral butterfly decided to light on an office window screen on our first day back from Independence Day. “ Its fore-wings feature white dots, blue patches, and the brilliant red stripe–a patriotic color scheme! “ The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Butterflies tells us: “in midsummer, it is not uncommon to see [Red Admirals] chasing each other or Painted Ladies just before a thunderstorm or at dusk.” “  We hope you enjoyed a safe and fun July 4th, and welcome you to spend time in the air-conditioned comfort of the Rye Public Library this month. “ We can help with all your informational and entertainment needs!