Common Sootywing (Pholisora catullus)
The little Common Sootywing (Pholisora catullus) butterfly can easily go unseen in the dirt, buried in the grass, or sitting on some mulch like this. The typical common name fits, certainly, but the other – Roadside Rambler – is very entertaining, though it seems to be used for Amblyscirtes celia as well. Regardless, here’s some love for a less extravagant lepidoptera friend.
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This is an example of one of those, “I have not been able to photograph this darn thing in how many attempts that I finally did and I do not care about the quality” photos because yes, I was happy to finally see a Common Sootywing (Pholisora catullus) butterfly paused for a moment for the first time this spring. Some of our butterflies do not make it easy… Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
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