Category Archives: Whites and Sulphurs

Gray Comma, Pink-edged Sulphurs

Posted on July 17, 2016 by admin

Wow! Actually went to places were there were a lot of butterflies on the wing. This has been the exception this season. Barry Marts and I went to unexplored territories (for us) in Pocahontas county, WV and had a great … Continue reading →

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Bog Elfin and Karner Blue

Posted on May 23, 2016 by admin

Mike Smith, Barry Marts and I were glad to head out of the never ending cycle of clouds, rain, wind and cool tempertures during the last three weeks. We took a field trip north (to warmer temps) looking for a … Continue reading →

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Dusky Azure and Mottled Duskywing

Posted on April 24, 2016 by admin

Another trip to North Carolina netted a couple more lifers for Barry, Annette Allor and yours truly. We spent a wonderful weekend in the western part of the state namely Buncombe and Graham counties. The search for a Dusky Azure … Continue reading →

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Yucca Giant-Skipper

Posted on April 16, 2016 by admin

One of the coolest butterflies I’ve encountered thus far in my young lep career has been the Yucca Giant-Skipper. This early spring species is getting harder to find according to correspondence with lepsters in North Carolina with many years under … Continue reading →

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Elfin City – Sleepy Creek WMA

Posted on April 15, 2016 by admin

The last couple of days have brought new FOYs as I’ve primarily spent my time in the higher elevations closer to home thus far this season. Brown (3) and Henry’s Elfins (4) are on the wing looking really fresh. All … Continue reading →

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