The Sleepy Orange is of the Sulphur (or Sulfur) subfamily of butterflies. There are about 300 species worldwide and about 36 in North America. They are usually bright yellow or orange, some species have two color patterns. Males have brilliant UV reflections that the females lack. This Sleepy Orange Sulphur has a drowsy appearance in… Read More SLEEPY ORANGE SULPHUR
Tawny Crescents have orange above with wide black borders, mottled black lines, and a pale band in middle of forewing. The hindwing has lighter markings, yellowish. The are found in woodland areas. The eggs are found on asters. The caterpillar is brown with yellow stripes with white patches on the head. They feed on wood… Read More TAWNY CRESCENT
The Red-Spotted Purple, also known as a White Admiral, is a butterfly found in wooded areas. The hosts are trees like aspen, poplar, and willow. The adults feed on nectar and rotting fruit. They are known for mimicry, in North America, the southern group of this butterfly look similar to the poisonous Pipevine Swallowtail. Here… Read More RED-SPOTTED PURPLE
The Juvenal’s Duskywing is a varied species of Skipper butterfly. A varied species found throughout eastern Canada and the U.S., to the southwestern U.S. in North American oak wooded areas. Eggs are green, then turn pink. Host plants are oaks. The caterpillar is light green with white specks, head is colored red, yellow, or orange.… Read More JUVENAL’S DUSKYWING
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