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FOY Skippers – Cool Spring

Posted on May 20, 2015 by admin

Took my dog Shadow for a walk on a cool’ish 70 degree day. This did not keep the leps down however. I saw FOY Zabulon Skipper (2), Hobomok Skipper (2), and Little Wood-Satyrs (20+) on a cruise through the trails … Continue reading →

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Cobweb Skipper, American Coppers

Posted on May 16, 2015 by admin

Barry Marts and I headed out to Nathaniel WMA located in Hardy county, WV in hopes of finding some left over Cobweb Skippers and perhaps a Dusted Skipper which, to my knowledge not ever been reported from that area. The … Continue reading →

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West Virginia White

Posted on May 11, 2015 by admin

Once a year in April through mid-May there is a flight of West Virginia White in the mountains of WV. Toothworts are the preferred food plant. They can be identified via the lack of any spots on the forewings (although … Continue reading →

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Coastal North Carolina Leps

Posted on May 5, 2015 by admin

Mike Smith, Barry Marts and I had a great trip to the southeast coast of North Carolina over the weekend. We missed species like Yucca Giant-Skipper most likely because we arrived too late for their flight. The remnants of the … Continue reading →

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Big Bend National Park and the Edwards Plateau

Posted on April 30, 2015 by admin

I finally made the trip out to Big Bend National Park in west Texas. The main reason was to find Colima Warbler in the Chisos mountains. This is the only location in the lower 48 where you can see the … Continue reading →

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