Phyla nodiflora  
This wonderful "weed" has so many common names it's ridiculous. I've heard Creeping Charlie, and a few others. Whatever you call it, Phyla nodiflora is a fabulous plant for your butterfly garden!
Cassius Blue Butterfly nectars on Phyla nodiflora flower
Firey Skipper Butterfly nectars on Phyla nodiflora flower
This Cassius Blue Butterfly (left) and this Firey Skipper Butterfly (right) regularly visit my Phyla nodiflora to sip nectar.
White Peacock Butterfly nectars on Phyla nodiflora flower
White Peacock Butterflies enjoy it too.  I've heard that they'll also lay eggs on it, but so far I've only found their eggs and caterpillars on bacopa.
="Syngamia
I finally found out what this tiny cute moth is. I emailed Alan to ask, and he let me know it's a Syngamia florella Moth (see it's page for much better photos of it.)
Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera) dragonfly:
As more butterflies and critters pose for me, I'll add additional photos. Phyla nodiflora grows so close to the ground that sometimes it's hard to get the shot without scaring the bug away.
Eastern Amberwing,(Perithemis tenera)dragonfly nectars on Phyla nodiflora flower
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