Category Archives: Insects

One evening in late June, I went for a walk to search for wildlife to photograph. The only wildlife I found was mosquitoes, and so …

limenitis arthemis (in part) Saturday, June 21, 2008 — 6:45 pm Cary, Illinois — Fel-Pro Conservation Area I was walking the trail through the oak woods on the rise above the pond when I spotted this butterfly. It’s wings were … Continue reading →

It's a male Ebony Jewelwing Damselfly.

celastrina ladon Thursday, June 13, 2008 — 7:00 pm Lake County, Illinois — Lyon’s Prairie Conservation Area This very tiny, very beautiful butterfly was flitting low over a mowed trail, stopping frequently at clover flowers. To take these photos, I … Continue reading →

I know nothing about moths, but based on this site, I think this is a species called Pale Beauty. I saw it on June 12, at around 7:00 pm at Lyon’s Prairie Conservation Area.