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Posts Tagged "Epargyreus clarus"

Silver-spotted Skipper

Posted on Jul 21, 2016

Silver-spotted Skipper

Here are a couple more photos of that Silver-spotted Skipper (Epargyreus clarus) enjoying some Eastern Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) from last week. If only we could see what those eyes must see…

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Silver-spotted Skipper

Posted on Aug 17, 2015

Silver-spotted Skipper

Here is a Silver-spotted Skipper (Epargyreus clarus) enjoying some Eastern Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) on a hot August afternoon. How is your garden holding up? Have you been seeing more butterfly species stopping by recently? It is a superb time of year to find a good variety in your yard.

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Silver-spotted Skipper (Epargyreus clarus)

Posted on Jul 29, 2014

Silver-spotted Skipper (Epargyreus clarus)

There have been more Silver-spotted Skippers (Epargyreus clarus) out and about at many locations recently including Natural History Atlas sites to gardens. Butterfly diversity has increased in our experience in the last few weeks in our region while overall abundance remains rather low. What about you and your area?

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