Monthly Archives: July 2016

Around the House

Posted on July 24, 2016 by admin

Sachem, Silver-spotted Skipper, Eastern Tiger Swallowtails, Spicebush Swallowtail and Cabbage Whites are the main butterflies in the immediate vicinity of the house today. Temps are again in the mid-90’s. light winds. I had to add the image below of the … Continue reading →

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Gray Comma, Pink-edged Sulphurs

Posted on July 17, 2016 by admin

Wow! Actually went to places were there were a lot of butterflies on the wing. This has been the exception this season. Barry Marts and I went to unexplored territories (for us) in Pocahontas county, WV and had a great … Continue reading →

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Vanishing Act: Why Insects Are Declining and Why It Matters

Posted on July 12, 2016 by admin

Interesting article outlining cause and effect based on declining insect populations over the last 40 years: Insect Numbers Declining

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NE Arctic Expedition – Part 2

Posted on July 7, 2016 by admin

The next leg of the northeast trip was to go the New Hampshire and look for any Commas that may be out early in a second brood. As it turned out not too many were seen at all as we … Continue reading →

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NE Arctic Expedition – Part 1

Posted on July 7, 2016 by admin

I’m going to break with tradition in the next couple of entries and include some non-butterfly photos to enhance the experience(:> Barry Marts and I took a trip to Maine and New Hampshire in search of butterflies with the main … Continue reading →

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