Category Archives: Anglewings

September Possibilities

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Herb Wilson

Butterfly abundance is declining as expected in September. Most of the butterflies still on the wing are common ones: Cabbage White, Clouded Sulphur, Northern and Pearl Crescents, Great Spangled Fritillary and Common Ringlet.  However, a little field work can turn up valuable records. For instance, … Continue reading →

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Hope Springs Eternal

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Herb Wilson

Although it seems like this snowy, cold winter will never end, the first butterflies will be on the wing soon.  On a warm, sunny day, keep an eye out for a Mourning Cloak (shown below), an Eastern Comma or a … Continue reading →

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