Category Archives: Insects

Butterfly #3 — Common Wood-Nymph

Posted on June 24, 1999 by Roger

cercyonis pegala Thursday, June 24, 1999 — 11:06 am Cary, Illinois — Hickory Grove Conservation Area I was walking through the field in the southwest corner of the park, near the shelters. I saw this butterfly flit across the path and … Continue reading →

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Butterfly #2 — Baltimore Checkerspot

Posted on June 24, 1999 by Roger

euphydryas phaeton Thursday, June 24, 1999 — 10:24 am Lake County, Illinois — Lyons Marsh Conservation Area I was walking along the floating boardwalk that extends out into the marsh. I saw this butterfly land on the reeds a few feet … Continue reading →

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Butterfly #1 — Cabbage White

Posted on June 24, 1999 by Roger

pieris rapae Thursday, June 24, 1999 — 9:16 am Cary, Illinois — Hickory Grove Conservation Area Three Cabbage Whites were flitting around above the mown grass on the parking lot margin between a field and a wood lot. They frequently landed … Continue reading →

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