GRAY LOOPER MOTH
This is a Gray Looper Moth on the Yarrow in my garden last summer.
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ARACHNE CHECKERSPOT
Arachne Checkerspots are found in the western U.S. in desert grasslands and open mountain meadows. Their host plants and nectar are penstemon and beardstongue. This one is in a mountain meadow area in northern Arizona.
SOOTY AZURE
Sooty Azure’s are small with 1.25 inch wingspan. They are commonly found in moist and deciduous habitats. The caterpillars feed within folded leaves, as a shelter against predators. The adult female is blue, while the male is grayer. This photo is from my archives.
SOUTHERN DOGFACE BUTTERFLY
Here is a Southern Dogface Butterfly. They are found in North and South America. Abundant in California, they are the state insect. The wings are yellow with black borders, and a black eyespot on underside. The name derives from upper side of pointed forewings have a dogface pattern. They get nectar from various flowers, especially… Read More SOUTHERN DOGFACE BUTTERFLY
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