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‘Appalachian’ Grizzled Skipper

Posted on April 14, 2017 by admin

Took a trip to southeast West Virginia and nearby Virginia in search of the ‘Appalachian’ Grizzled Skipper (Pyrgus centaureae wyandot). As many of you know this butterfly is an Appalachian Mountain habitat specialist that requires shale barren habitats with abundant … Continue reading →

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Elfins, American Copper – Sleepy Creek WMA

Posted on April 11, 2017 by admin

Stunning weather with temps in the lower 80’s highlighted a couple of hikes within the northern areas of Sleepy Creek WMA in Berkeley/Morgan counties. My favorite group of butterflies is the Gossamer-wings and today marked FOY sightings of Brown Elfin and … Continue reading →

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Olympia Marble, Sleepy Orange

Posted on April 9, 2017 by admin

After a long winter and five months of lep withdrawal it sure was nice to kick off the 2017 season with a great selection (18 species) of butterflies on a beautiful day. Barry and I met up with lep friends … Continue reading →

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Silvery Blues – Green Ridge State Forest

Posted on April 2, 2017 by admin

I needed a break from the yard work and went out to Green Ridge State Forest for a couple of hours in partly sunny skies and temps in the lower 60’s. Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica) and Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) gave color … Continue reading →

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First WV butterflies of 2017

Posted on February 20, 2017 by admin

This consistent February warmth has brought out Wood Frogs and now my first leps in WV for the year. While hiking in Sleepy Creek WMA in Berkeley county I saw my first Eastern Comma and Mourning Cloak. A great way … Continue reading →

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