Much to my surprise, two Atala butterflies (Eumaeus atala) were flying about our yard. Its red abdomen and black wings marked with metallic blue are quite distinctive. Once thought to be extinct, this tropical butterfly is considered to be rare and…
Category: Butterflies
Marvelous migration
Great southern white butterflies (Ascia mounte) are especially abundant this year, as they migrate northward. Archbold Biological Station Executive Director Dr. Hilary Swain noted their abundance at the 25th anniversary celebration for Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge held by the Friends…
Ruddy Daggerwing
Special thanks to Ken Gonyo (Class of 2012) for leading a nature guide "training" walk at the Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area on Saturday, 2/27. Ken & Reva Brugnoli (Class of 2013) have been co-leading the bi-monthly ORCA nature walks for the…
Buckeye Belle
Butterflies love common beggarticks (Bidens alba), a native but weedy member of the aster family.
Enjoy the Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area 