Category Archives: Gossamer-winged

Almost a King’s Hairstreak, Dion Skipper

Posted on July 11, 2015 by admin

Upon further review the supposed King’s Hairstreak look more like a worn Striped Hairstreak. Too much enthusiasum and previous heartbreaks biased me. The wide banding appears better for Striped. A trip in the early morning rain awaited Barry Marts and … Continue reading →

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Eyed Brown, Hickory Hairstreak, Acadian Hairstreak

Posted on July 6, 2015 by admin

Over the fourth of July weekend Barry Marts and I headed out in rain showers on Saturday morning heading towards northern New Jersey in search of a couple of life butterflies that had been reported the previous week by various … Continue reading →

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Edwards’ Hairstreak

Posted on June 24, 2015 by admin

Did a quick trip to Frederick county, MD  during an extended lunch today and located 5 Edwards’ Hairstreaks zooming between various stands of Scrub Oak. Temps were around 70 with a plesant breeze and low humidity.

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Diana Fritillary, Pink-edged Sulphur

Posted on June 24, 2015 by admin

During the last week I helped lead a birding tour of West Virginia. Over 5 days we covered the state starting in Harper’s Ferry ending in the New River Gorge area of Fayette county. Birding highlights were 28 species of … Continue reading →

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Coral Hairstreak – Cool Spring

Posted on June 15, 2015 by admin

Saw my first of year Coral Hairstreak this afternoon while taking Shadow for a walk in his favorite location – Cool Spring nature trails in southern Jefferson county. This stunning butterfly always excites. I present this dirrerent perspective on a … Continue reading →

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