Category Archives: Whites and Sulphurs

Monarch and Swallowtails

Posted on May 8, 2014 by admin

Saw my first Monarch (Danaus plexippus) of the year while walking the fields and woods of Bolivar Heights in Harpers Ferry, WV. I hope this year turns out better numbers of them than last. Other first of year sightings included … Continue reading →

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Cobweb Skipper and Elfins

Posted on May 4, 2014 by admin

Barry Marts and I had a wonderful two days trying to locate “one and done” spring univoltine species and other earlier flyers. The plans were altered on each day depending on the weather which was marginal on Friday (mostly cloudy … Continue reading →

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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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Falcate Orangetips – Berkeley County

Posted on April 21, 2014 by admin

Due to Easter obligations I was only able to get out for a short while this morning but found a couple first of years (FOYs) at a friends property in Berkeley County near Hedgesville. With vegetation running late this year … Continue reading →

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