Category Archives: Duskywings

Green Ridge State Forest

Posted on April 29, 2014 by admin

Barry Marts and I ventured out to Green Ridge State Forest in Maryland on Saturday in quest of Olympia Marble which had been seen there the week before. In fact Barry saw one there on the previous Thursday. I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Duskywings at Sleepy Creek WMA

Posted on April 24, 2014 by admin

During lunch today I slipped over to the Sleepy Creek WMA in Berkeley County. It was still rather cool but the butterflies couldn’t wait to be out implying that they’ve had enough of this cold, windy spring. The first lep … Continue reading →

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Wild Indigo Duskywing

Posted on August 27, 2013 by admin

Gary Felton provides us with a Wild Indigo Duskywing this time. It occurs in three broods with gaps in between from late March through November. Closely resembles Horace’s Duskywing which is also flying now. Horace’s is larger and may be … Continue reading →

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Wild Indigo Duskywing and Viceroy

Posted on July 3, 2013 by admin

First ones of the season today at the Huntfield pond area just south of Charles Town,WV.

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Sleepy Creek WMA

Posted on April 21, 2013 by admin

The Eastern Tiger Swallowtails were out this afternoon in the biggest numbers I’ve seen this spring. Also present were Zebra Swallowtail, tons of Juvenal’s Duskywing and a couple Sleepy Duskywings. An image is posted here. I look forward to any … Continue reading →

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