Butterflies

Ward Pound Ridge Insects

Sherry Felix12 Comments

We went to Ward Pound Ridge in Westchester County, New York last weekend during a heatwave. Most critters were hiding away form the heat.

  • Common Whitetail (Libellula lydia), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Aurora Damsel (Chromargion conditum), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Zabulon Skipper (Poanes zabulon), Ward Pond Ridge 6/6/2021
    Zabulon Skipper (Poanes zabulon), Ward Pond Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Zabulon Skipper (Poanes zabulon), Ward Pond Ridge 6/6/2021
    Zabulon Skipper (Poanes zabulon), Ward Pond Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Hobomok Skipper (Poanes hobomok), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Morbid Owlet Moth (Chrytolita morbidalis), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • White-spotted Sable (Anania funebris), Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Insect, Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021
  • Small cricket, Ward Pound Ridge 6/6/2021

    Butterflies and Skippers

    Sherry Felix7 Comments

    We I stopped for a bite at the Hidden Oak Cafe in the Manor House at Bayard Cutting Arboretum. The surrounding gardens were full of butterflies and skippers (labeled to the best of my ability – corrections appreciated):

    • Sachem Skipper (Atalopedes campestris), Bayard Cutting Arboretum 9/7/2020
    • Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica virginica) on Blue Vine Sage (Salvia cacaliifolia), Bayard Cutting Arboretum 9/7/2020
    • Sachem Skipper (Atalopedes campestris) on Sedum, Bayard Cutting Arboretum 9/7/2020
    • Hobomok Skipper (Poanes hobomok), Bayard Cutting Arboretum 9/7/2020
    • Silver-Spotted Skipper (Hesperia comma) on Butterfly Bush (Buddleja), Bayard Cutting Arboretum 9/7/2020
    • Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos), Bayard Cutting Arboretum 9/7/2020
    • Milkweed Bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus), Bayard Cutting Arboretum 9/7/2020
    • Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia) on Sedum, Bayard Cutting Arboretum 9/7/2020

    Forsythe Insects and Flowers

    Sherry Felix17 Comments

    Third of 3 posts from Friday, July 31.

    • Queen Ann’s Lace, E B Forsythe NWR 7/31/2020
    • Swamp Rose-mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos), E B Forsythe NWR 7/31/2020
    • Zabulon Skipper (Poanes zabulon), E B Forsythe NWR 7/31/2020
    • Clouded Sulphur (Colius philodice), E B Forsythe NWR 7/31/2020
    • E B Forsythe NWR 7/31/2020
    • E B Forsythe NWR 7/31/2020
    • Sand Fiddler Crab (Uca pugilator), E B Forsythe NWR 7/31/2020
    • Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina), E B Forsythe NWR 7/31/2020
    • Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus), E B Forsythe NWR 7/31/2020

    Insects and more at WPR

    Sherry Felix17 Comments

    We drove two friends to Ward Pond Ridge, Westchester County, New York yesterday. It was too hot to walk much. We enjoyed a picnic by Cross River. There were butterflies, dragonflies, other insects, and one snake up a tree. It was resting after having just shed its skin.

    • Ebony Jewelwing (caloteryx muculata), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Common Baskettail (Epitheca cynosura), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Common Whitetail (Libellula lydia), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Eastern Tailed-Blue (Cupido comyntas), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Eastern Tailed-Blue (Cupido comyntas), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020 (excuse focus)
    • Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Little Wood Satyr (Hermeuptychia hermes), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Appalachian Brown (Satyrodes appalachia), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Dun Skipper (Euphyes vestris), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Crossline Skipper (Polites origenes), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Small Bee-like Fly (Toxomerus marginatus), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Black Rat Snake (Pantherophis obsoletus)?, Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Common Mullein (Verbascum thapsus), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Meadow at Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Meadow at Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Berries at Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica), Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Cross River, Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Cross River, Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Covered bridge, Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020
    • Covered bridge, Ward Pond Ridge 7/9/2020

    Cape May Wetlands

    Sherry Felix12 Comments

    By the Cape May Lighthouse is a huge wetland area with loads of butterflies.

    • Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus), Cape May Wetlands State Natural Area 9/17/2019
    • Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui), Cape May Wetlands State Natural Area 9/17/2019
    • Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui), Cape May Wetlands State Natural Area 9/17/2019
    • Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia), Cape May Wetlands State Natural Area 9/17/2019
    • Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia), Cape May Wetlands State Natural Area 9/17/2019
    • Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura), Cape May Wetlands State Natural Area 9/17/2019

    Gov Island Wildlife

    Sherry Felix4 Comments

    A small assortment of wildlife on Governors Island. Do you see the spider? I didn’t see it until I opened the image at home. Bugguide.net helped me with some of the identifications.

    • Crab Spider (Thomisidae) on Carolina Horsenettle (Solanum carolinense), Governors Island 8/27/2019
    • Flower Wasp (Scolii), Governors Island 8/26/2019
    • Flower Wasp (Scolii), Governors Island 8/26/2019
    • Four-toothed Mason Wasp (Monobia quadridens), Governors Island 8/26/2019
    • Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus), Governors Island 8/27/2019
    • Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia), Governors Island 8/26/2019
    • Barn Swallow, Governors Island 8/27/2019