Category Archives: Wildlife

Butterfly #35 — Red-spotted Purple

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Roger

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 →

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Blue Dragon

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Roger

It's a male Ebony Jewelwing Damselfly.

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Butterfly #34 — Spring Azure

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Roger

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 →

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White Moth — Dark Woods

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Roger

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.

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Red Milkweed Beetle

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Roger

Milkweed plants are really where it’s happening in the bug world. Find a clump somewhere and just stand and watch. You’ll see butterflies and beetles and bees and all sorts of strange creatures. Like this Red Milkweed Beetle. Its antennae … Continue reading →

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