Red Spotted Purple now numerous.

Hi, Today it seems we are blessed with many Red Spotted Purple butterflies. Why I wondered. I suppose it is a normal thing however last week I received 6-25 ton truckloads of spent mushroom soil that was spread on the nearby fields. This, the mushroom soil, is always an attractant to many different species of butterflies, especially the brushfoots. Here is a good place to check out too.  http://wisconsinbutterflies.org/butterfly

I find the Red Spotted Purple to be quite variable in coloration and never get tired of seeing them. Here is a recent photo of one on some mushroom soil. Have a great day, Denis.