Rob Travis on the opening-page photo: “I was composing this yellow-on-blue combo and great texture when a bee mimic hoverfly came by to add perfect color.” Opening page: Spiderwort and friend. Above: A male ruby-throated hummingbird browses nectar from a purple butterfly bush. Top right: The eastern tiger swallowtail also has an affinity for buddleia (butterfly bush). Far right: Pickerelweed attracts a silver-spotted skipper, who love blue, red, pink and purple varieties. Immediate right: A red rose campion flower attracts a visiting silver-spotted skipper. 50 | BlueRidgeCountry.comhttp://www.BlueRidgeCountry.com