On Euthamia graminifolia (Flat-top Goldenrod).

Tags:   Libytheana carinenta American Snout butterfly medium long orange Nymphalidae BMNA Maryland brown

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June 4, 2023
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Tags:   Northern Pearly-eye Lethe anthedon Enodia anthedon Nymphalidae Satyrinae Maryland Canon R5

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Tiny butterfly on an equally tiny flower. View large to see details.

4/9/2023 Thank you Explore and thanks to all for taking the time to fave and comment on this beloved tiny butterfly. Much appreciated!

Tags:   American Copper Lycaena phlaeas Lycaenidae Gossamer-wings tiny butterfly orange dark gray border black spots Maryland Canon R5

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First sighting in 2023, ten days ahead of last year. Three Mourning Cloak butterflies observed today, February 14, 2023 in Washington DC.

In Explore February 16, 2023
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Tags:   Mourning Cloak butterfly Nymphalis antiopa Nymphalidae large deep red dark golden edge iridescent blue spots

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Female ovipositing on White Clover. One more reason to have clover in your lawn.

June 21, 2023 - Thank you Explore and thank you to all who take the time to view, fave and comment on this hard-working female butterfly laying eggs to produce the next generation of adorable Gray Hairstreaks. Without specific host plants, there would not be butterflies.

Tags:   Gray Hairstreak Strymon melinus Lycaenidae Theclinae Kent County Maryland Canon R5 RF100-500

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