Mt Loretto Insects

Sherry Felix

In September we went to Mount Loretto Unique Area – NYSDEC. Here are some insects form that visit.

A close-up of a yellow butterfly resting on bright yellow flowers in a natural setting.
Clouded Sulphur (Colius philodice), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
Close-up of a yellow butterfly with black markings, perched on a branch with a blurred natural background.
Clouded Sulphur (Colius philodice), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
A close-up of a Monarch butterfly resting on yellow flowers in a natural setting.
Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
A close-up image of a butterfly with orange and black markings perched on a green plant with yellow buds.
Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
Close-up of a wasp resting on a wooden surface, showcasing its black and white striped body and translucent wings.
Bald-Faced Hornet (Dolichovespula maculata), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
Close-up of a blue insect with vibrant wings feeding on yellow flowers.
Two-spotted or Blue-winged Scoliid Wasp (Scolia dubia), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025
Close-up of a pair of insects on bright yellow flowers, showcasing intricate details of their bodies.
Goldenrod Soldier Beetle or Pennsylvania Leatherwing (Chauliognathus pensylvanicus), Mt Loretto 9/12/2025

10 thoughts on “Mt Loretto Insects”

  1. derrickjknight 2025-09-21 / 6:37 am

    Fine pictures. The Pearl Crescent blends so well with the plant

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    • Sherry Felix 2025-09-21 / 10:13 am

      Thank you, Derrick. Here’s to a great weekend – Cheers!

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  2. Sue 2025-09-21 / 5:03 am

    lovely captures

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  3. Anne Lazarus 2025-09-20 / 6:49 pm

    If you look you will see the most fascinating life forms. Thank you for these beautiful pictures.

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    • Sherry Felix 2025-09-20 / 7:17 pm

      I think I see more now that I move more slowly. Thanks Anne.

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  4. Dan Antion 2025-09-20 / 9:25 am

    I didn’t know anything about this place. The year I lived in NY, I drove across Staten Island often on my way to work. I never learned much about it. Thanks for identifying the Two-spotted or Blue-winged Scoliid Wasp. We’ve seen them on our goldenrod this year. Your photos are beautiful.

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    • Sherry Felix 2025-09-20 / 6:11 pm

      There are lots of local places I haven’t seen yet too. I enjoy finding the names of things. I hope I get them right. Corrections are welcome. Cheers Dan.

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  5. shoreacres 2025-09-20 / 9:19 am

    Those large eyes of the Clouded Sulphur always make me smile!

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    • Sherry Felix 2025-09-20 / 6:12 pm

      They do have silly faces 😆

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