Category Archives: Butterfly ID

Northern Exposure – Jutta Arctic, Bog Fritillary

Posted on June 15, 2017 by admin

It was the best of times! Barry Marts and I ventured back up to SW Maine and northern New Hampshire to have another go at a couple of species we struck out on last year. We timed out this trip … Continue reading →

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Pink-edged Sulphur, Harris’ Checkerspot, Common Ringlets

Posted on June 14, 2017 by admin

Barry Marts and I escaped the heat of our immediate area on Sunday and spent a great afternoon looking for high elevation specialties in Canaan Valley NWR. We were not disappointed. Harris’ Checkerspots were abundant. Several FOY species were seen … Continue reading →

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Gemmed Satyr, Juniper HS, Pepper and Salt Skipper

Posted on April 16, 2017 by admin

Today I ventured to Botetourt County, VA north of Fincastle to a location I had not visited in two years. It’s amazing the difference 150 miles makes in the timing of butterflies. Species that are just emerging near home are … Continue reading →

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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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Dukes’ Skipper, Creole Pearly-eye – SE Virginia

Posted on August 29, 2015 by admin

The season is starting to wind down but there are still species on the wing and a few still to come this fall. Barry Marts and I ventured to southeast Virgina to visit Virginia Beach and then finish up at … Continue reading →

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