Category Archives: Brush-foots

Variegated Fritillary

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Herb Wilson

The Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia) is a widespread butterfly whose normal range extends from Argentina into the southern United States.  The species is well known for northward movements each year well beyond its breeding range.  Sometimes those vagrants reach as … 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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