Monthly Archives: August 2013

Summertime Blues

Posted on August 28, 2013 by admin

I recently visited Altona Marsh outside of Charles Town, WV were I came across my first Common Checkered-Skippers of the year. A couple of Viceroys were flying about and sulphur’s were puddling a lot. In with one of the puddle … Continue reading →

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Wild Indigo Duskywing

Posted on August 27, 2013 by admin

Gary Felton provides us with a Wild Indigo Duskywing this time. It occurs in three broods with gaps in between from late March through November. Closely resembles Horace’s Duskywing which is also flying now. Horace’s is larger and may be … Continue reading →

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Sleepy Orange

Posted on August 26, 2013 by admin

I found three Sleepy Oranges (lifer) at the parking lot of School House Ridge North battlefield at Harper’s Ferry. Most of the 21 species seen were within a couple hundred yards of the parking lot. Below are selected images of … Continue reading →

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Olympic National Park

Posted on August 15, 2013 by admin

Every once an a while I.m going to post an out of the region report in the blog as they don’t happen very often. My wife and I spent one day last week in Olympic National Park located in the … Continue reading →

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Least Skipper – Preston County

Posted on August 12, 2013 by admin

Gary Felton sent me this nice image of the fairly common Least Skipper. This tiny butterfly (wingspan on ether side of and inch) has a fluttery flight and never seems to be in too much of a hurry. Flies in … Continue reading →

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