On Wednesday we went to Rieman Gardens in Ames and checked out the butterfly garden. I know it may sound sissy, but it’s actually really a cool place. It’s not a big area, but they have several species of butterflies from different areas of the world, along with some tropical plants and trees.
Here’s a look.

Clipper, native of Malasia.

Red Cracker, native of Costa Rica.

Crimson-patch Longwing, native of Costa Rica.

South American Longwing, native of Costa Rica.

Crimson-patch Longwing, native of Costa Rica.