Pine Barrens Lepidoptera

Sherry Felix

We attended a field trip to the Pine Barrens in New Jersey. The trip was led by Rick Ceck. It was organized by the Linnaean Society of NY. The trip was focused on butterflies. A good source for what might be seen is at the New Jersey Butterfly Club. It was a log trip and covered at least 4 locations in southern New Jersey. The group saw 15 species of lepidoptera.

A black butterfly perched on green leaves in a natural setting.
Hoary Elfin (Callophrys polios), IWarren Grove, Barnegat NJ 5/3/2025
A close-up of a dark butterfly resting on green leaves, showcasing its unique wing patterns.
Hoary Elfin (Callophrys polios), IWarren Grove, Barnegat NJ 5/3/2025
A close-up image of a blue butterfly resting on dark soil.
Atlantic Holly Azure (Celastrina idella), Warren Grove, Barnegat NJ 5/3/2025
Two butterflies resting on a bed of dried leaves in a natural setting.
Juvenal’s Duskywing (Erynnis juvenalis), Tuckahoe WM, Woodbine NJ 5/3/2025
A butterfly resting on a sandy surface surrounded by small stones and colorful leaves in the Pine Barrens.
Henry’s Elfin (Callophrys henrici), Lizardtail Swamp Preserve, Cape May Township NJ 5/3/2025
A pale green butterfly resting near small white flowers with purple markings among green grass and foliage.
Cloudless Sulphur (Phoebis sennae) on Sweet White Violet (Viola blanda), Lizardtail Swamp Preserve, Cape May Township NJ 5/3/2025
A close-up image of a butterfly resting on green leaves and grass in the Pine Barrens.
Eastern Tailed-Blue (Cupido comyntas), Lizardtail Swamp Preserve, Cape May Township NJ 5/3/2025
A butterfly perched on small white flowers in the Pine Barrens.
Frosted Elfin (Callophrys irus), Lizardtail Swamp Preserve, Cape May Township NJ 5/3/2025
A colorful butterfly perched on small white flowers, surrounded by green foliage.
Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia), Lizardtail Swamp Preserve, Cape May Township NJ 5/3/2025

2 thoughts on “Pine Barrens Lepidoptera”

  1. derrickjknight 2025-05-13 / 3:28 am

    You did well to spot those, some of which were well camouflaged

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    • Sherry Felix 2025-05-13 / 7:41 am

      Being with a group helps. Multiple eyes were looking out for movement of tiny 1 inch or less butterflies. 🦋

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