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“Lep Log” Blog…

Posted on July 16, 2013 by admin

All, I’ve added Rick Borchelt’s Lep Log to the reference links at the lower right of the page. Rick’s blof contains regional MD /DC lep sightings, conservation news, research information and a butterfly forecast. I’m sure you’ll enjoy reading through … Continue reading →

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Black Dash and adding a cloaking device to your car

Posted on July 15, 2013 by admin

Well, Summer is here with the hottest temps of the season on the way. Fortunately, the temperatures at Finzel Swamp (Allegany county, MD) yesterday were around 80 with light winds and mostly sunny skies. It appears that Black Dash Skippers … Continue reading →

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Northern Metalmarks

Posted on July 14, 2013 by admin

Thanks to information from Rick Borchelt I was able to find about 12 Northern Metalmarks along a shale bank on Swain Hollow road in eastern Allegany county, MD. This is a rare and very local butterfly in our region. They … Continue reading →

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Regal Redux

Posted on July 10, 2013 by admin

I couldn’t resist adding another image of this endangered species. Indeed the Regal Fritillary has disappeared from much of its previous range. It’s great to know the conservation efforts at Ft. Indiantown Gap, PA are helping to preserve this special … Continue reading →

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Bog Copper, Baltimore Checkerspot

Posted on July 7, 2013 by admin

Barry Martz and I spent a great great butterflying the mountain swamps (Cranesville, WV and Finzel, MD) in search of Bog Copper, Appalachian Brown and other skippers. We found our targets. Lifers for me were (Bog Copper, Appalachian Brown, Baltimore … Continue reading →

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