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Monarchs Mating

Posted on Aug 18, 2016

Monarchs Mating

Here are a couple more mating Monarch pairs photographed in the last week – the continuation of the cycle of life for a species that so needs it! What are you doing to help the emblematic butterfly rebound?

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Blue Sky Monarch

Posted on Aug 16, 2016

Blue Sky Monarch

My oh my, are Monarch butterflies beautiful or what? Gah!

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Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis)

Posted on Aug 15, 2016

Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis)

That Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis) from last week really glowed on a hot August afternoon while having some nectar. Too pretty!

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Question Mark & Zabulon Skipper

Posted on Aug 11, 2016

Question Mark & Zabulon Skipper

Earlier this week I was able to get quick but crushing views of this Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis) that was immediately joined by a Zabulon Skipper (Poanes zabulon) as soon as I raised my camera. I’ll take it! And I will show you a closer look at each later this week… Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator

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Red-banded Hairstreak (Calycopis cecrops)

Posted on Aug 9, 2016

Red-banded Hairstreak (Calycopis cecrops)

This window was not the most photogenic place to capture such a beautiful little butterfly, but I will take any place I can to snap a shot of a Red-banded Hairstreak (Calycopis cecrops). A lot of new species and second broods seem to have emerged this week. Keep an eye out for cool little friends! Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator

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