My daddy used to say, "When you see the Little Yellow Butterfly crossing the road, it means fall is on the way."
One of the few good things about August in Alabama is that's when this little fellow makes his appearance and brings his promise of cooler, dryer weather. He usually shows up on a hot day in mid-August. Gradually his numbers increase until everywhere there are little yellow butterflies flitting around, promising autumn.
This year, the Little Yellow Butterfly showed up during the worst heat wave we've had in a hundred years or thereabouts. Temps over 100 for days and days. The car thermometer was registering 105 when I first saw the little guy. He looked decidedly droopy, and I think he went back north for a while. I didn't see another one for a couple of weeks. But he's back now, and so are cooler temperatures--low 90s, which after what we've been through feels absolutely chilly.
Welcome, little yellow fellow. It's so good to see you and your buddies. Next will come the Golden Rods painting the sides of the roads the same color as this little insect. The leaves are already showing tinges of color. It won't be long now. October will happen!
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On 08/27/2007, Daisy Cottage said ...
What a sweet yellow butterfly! Maybe he'll fly my way next!
xo,
Kim
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