Category Archives: Spread-winged Skippers

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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A Trio of Skippers

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Herb Wilson

July is a good time to look for three species of skippers that are poorly represented in the MBS records.  It takes a little effort to find these skippers. Marshy areas in the southern half of Maine are worth checking … Continue reading →

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A Quartet of Skippers

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Herb Wilson

The next two weeks offer a narrow window of opportunity to find four species of skippers.  These species are certainly underrepresented in the MBS database.  I hope you will make a special effort to collect or photograph these species in your … Continue reading →

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