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It was great going back down to the valley last November. As I get older it becomes more about seeing my butterfly family that I only get to see once a year than the butterflies themselves. Having said that, the … Continue reading →

A week ago I saw a fresh Mourning Cloak basking in the Sun in my yard. It was a first for the yard. Yesterday a beautiful Luna Moth showed up, also basking in the Sun.

I finally ventured out this afternoon in search of butterflies. The temperature was in the lower 70’s and the Sun was shining. I found 5 species comprised of 15 individuals. The Mourning Cloaks (5) and Eastern Comma‘s (7) were not … Continue reading →

The World Wildlife Fund Mexico in collaboration with CONANP and the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve (MBBR) announced the total forest area occupied by overwintering monarch colonies today. Fourteen (14) colonies were located this winter season with a total area of … Continue reading →

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