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GULF FRITILLARY (Agraulis vanillae)

BRUSH-FOOTED BUTTERFLIES (family Nymphalidae) make up a very diverse group, inluding some of our most common and well-known butterfies.Now included within this family are several very distinct groups that were formerly treated as seperate fafilies. All are similar in having their front pair of legs strongly reduced and overed with hort bristles, hence the name "brush-footed". Since these front legs are seldom visible, these butterflies often look four-legged, but few generalizations are possible

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EASTERN TAILED BLUE (Everes comyntas)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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EASTERN TAILED BLUE (Everes comyntas)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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CLYNENE HAPLOA (Haploa clymene)

TIGER MOTHS (family Arctiidae) include more than 250 species in North America. Adults of many species are brightly colored or are strongly marked with stripes or patterns. Their larvaeoften are densely hairy or spiny, and many are generalists that feed on a wide variety of plants.

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CLYNENE HAPLOA (Haploa clymene)

TIGER MOTHS (family Arctiidae) include more than 250 species in North America. Adults of many species are brightly colored or are strongly marked with stripes or patterns. Their larvaeoften are densely hairy or spiny, and many are generalists that feed on a wide variety of plants.

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SKIPPER BUTTERFLY

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GREAT SPANGLED FRITILLARY (Speyeria cybele)

BRUSH-FOOTED BUTTERFLIES (family Nymphalidae) make up a very diverse group, inluding some of our most common and well-known butterfies.Now included within this family are several very distinct groups that were formerly treated as seperate fafilies. All are similar in having their front pair of legs strongly reduced and overed with hort bristles, hence the name "brush-footed". Since these front legs are seldom visible, these butterflies often look four-legged, but few generalizations are possibleA fast fluing butterfly of open meadows and woodlands. The adult feeds on the nectar of milkweeds and thistles.

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LEAST SKIPPER (Ancyloxypha numitor)

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VICEROY (Leminitis archippus)

A large butterfly that mimics the Monarch, but has thicker veins. The caterpillar feeds on willow and their relatives.

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GULF FRITILLARY (Agraulis vanillae)

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GRAY HAIRSTREAK (Strymon melinus)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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SOUTHERN DOG-FACED BUTTERFLY

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VICEROY (Leminitis archippus)

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EASTERN TAILED BLUE (Everes comyntas)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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VARIGATED FRITILLARY (Euptoieta claudia)

BRUSH-FOOTED BUTTERFLIES (family Nymphalidae) make up a very diverse group, inluding some of our most common and well-known butterfies.Now included within this family are several very distinct groups that were formerly treated as seperate fafilies. All are similar in having their front pair of legs strongly reduced and overed with hort bristles, hence the name "brush-footed". Since these front legs are seldom visible, these butterflies often look four-legged, but few generalizations are possibleThe Varigated Fritillary has characteristics of both the true fritillaries whose caterpillars feed only on violets, and longwing fritillaries, whose caterpillars eat passion flowers. The caterpillars of the Varigated Fritillary thrive on both plants.

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RED-BANDED HAIRSTREAK (Calyopis cercrops)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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EASTERN TAILED BLUE (Everes comyntas)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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CLYNENE HAPLOA (Haploa clynene)

TIGER MOTHS (family Arctiidae) include more than 250 species in North America. Adults of many species are brightly colored or are strongly marked with stripes or patterns. Their larvaeoften are densely hairy or spiny, and many are generalists that feed on a wide variety of plants.

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CLYNENE HAPLOA (Haploa clymene)

TIGER MOTHS (family Arctiidae) include more than 250 species in North America. Adults of many species are brightly colored or are strongly marked with stripes or patterns. Their larvaeoften are densely hairy or spiny, and many are generalists that feed on a wide variety of plants.

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EASTERN TAILED BLUE (Everes comyntas)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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PAINTED LADY (Vanessa cardui)

BRUSH-FOOTED BUTTERFLIES (family Nymphalidae) make up a very diverse group, inluding some of our most common and well-known butterfies.Now included within this family are several very distinct groups that were formerly treated as seperate fafilies. All are similar in having their front pair of legs strongly reduced and overed with hort bristles, hence the name "brush-footed". Since these front legs are seldom visible, these butterflies often look four-legged, but few generalizations are possible"Thistle Butterfly" This species it's alternate name, "Cosmopolite".Despite its inability to overwinter in any stage above a certain undetermined latitude, the Painted Lady is perhaps the most widespread butterfly in the world.

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EASTERN TAILED BLUE (Everes comyntas)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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MONARCH (Danaus plexipus)

Avery large butterfly. The caterpillars are banded black, yellow, and white and are poisonous to most birds and other predators.Found wherever milkweed grows.

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SILVER-SPOTTED SKIPPER (Epargyreus clarus)

This large skipper is dark brown with orange markings on the forewings, and a small cluster of white eyespots at the forewing tip.

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SILVER-SPOTTED SKIPPER (Epargyreus clarus)

This large skipper is dark brown with orange markings on the forewings, and a small cluster of white eyespots at the forewing tip.

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MONARCH (Danaus plexippus) catapillar

Catapillar feeds on milkweed which causes it to be poisonous to most of it's preditors. Here it is feeding on butterfly weed.

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MONARCH (Danaus plexippus) catapillar

Catapillar feeds on milkweed which causes it to be poisonous to most of it's preditors. Here it is feeding on butterfly weed.

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GRAPELEAF SKELETONIZER (Harrisina americana)

OECOPHORID MOTHS (family Oecophoridae) vary from tiny to medium-sized. Experts disagee as to exactly which species to include in this family. Adults in the genus Antaeotrichia are among the many moths, from several different families, that resemble bird droppings when resting on leaves.

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GREAT SPANGLED FRITILLARY (Speyeria cybele)

BRUSH-FOOTED BUTTERFLIES (family Nymphalidae) make up a very diverse group, inluding some of our most common and well-known butterfies.Now included within this family are several very distinct groups that were formerly treated as seperate fafilies. All are similar in having their front pair of legs strongly reduced and overed with hort bristles, hence the name "brush-footed". Since these front legs are seldom visible, these butterflies often look four-legged, but few generalizations are possibleA fast fluing butterfly of open meadows and woodlands. The adult feeds on the nectar of milkweeds and thistles.

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VICEROY (Leminitis archippus)

A large butterfly that mimics the Monarch, but has thicker veins. The caterpillar feeds on willow and their relatives.

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VICEROY (Leminitis archippus)

A large butterfly that mimics the Monarch, but has thicker veins. The caterpillar feeds on willow and their relatives.

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SPRING AZURE (Celastrina ladon)

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PAINTED LADY (Vanessa cardui)

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GRAY HAIRSTREAK (Strymon melinus)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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OLIVE HAIRSTREAK (Mitoura gryneus)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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ZEBRA SWALLOWTAIL (Eurytides marcellus)

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GREAT SPANGLED FRITILLARY (Speyeria cybele)

A fast fluing butterfly of open meadows and woodlands. The adult feeds on the nectar of milkweeds and thistles.

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PAINTED LADY (Vanessa cardui)

"Thistle Butterfly" This species it's alternate name, "Cosmopolite".Despite its inability to overwinter in any stage above a certain undetermined latitude, the Painted Lady is perhaps the most widespread butterfly in the world.

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PEARL CRESCENT (Phyciodes tharos)

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HOARY EDGE (Achalarus lyciades)

This large skipper is dark brown with orange markings on the forewings, and a small cluster of white eyespots at the forewing tip.

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PEARL CRESCENT (Phyciodes tharos)

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GRAY HAIRSTREAK (Strymon melinus)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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SOUTHERN DOGFACE (Zerene cesonia)

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BUCKEYE (Junonia coenia)

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BUCKEYE (Junonia coenia)

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GRAY HAIRSTREAK (Strymon melinus)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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TIGER SWALLOWTAIL (Pterourus glaucus)

This species is the most widely distributed tiger swallowtail, and oneof the most common and conspicuous butterflies of the East.

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VICEROY (Leminitis archippus)

A large butterfly that mimics the Monarch, but has thicker veins. The caterpillar feeds on willow and their relatives.

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OLIVE HAIRSTREAK (Mitoura gryneus)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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BUCKEYE (Junonia coenia)

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MONARCH (Danaus plexippus) catapillar

Catapillar feeds on milkweed which causes it to be poisonous to most of it's preditors. Here it is feedin on butterfly weed.

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MONARCH (Danaus plexippus) catapillar

Catapillar feeds on milkweed which causes it to be poisonous to most of it's preditors. Here it is feedin on butterfly weed.

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PAINTED LADY (Vanessa cardui)

"Thistle Butterfly" This species it's alternate name, "Cosmopolite".Despite its inability to overwinter in any stage above a certain undetermined latitude, the Painted Lady is perhaps the most widespread butterfly in the world.

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PEARL CRESCENT (Phyciodes tharos)

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VICEROY (Leminitis archippus)

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SILVER-SPOTTED SKIPPER (Epargyreus clarus)

This large skipper is dark brown with orange markings on the forewings, and a small cluster of white eyespots at the forewing tip.

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CAROLINA SATYR (Hermeuptychia sosydius)

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LITTLE WOOD SATYR (Megisto cymela)

Our thanks to Dr. Dan Scheiman for his assitance in identification.

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CLEARWING MOTH (Hemaris sp.)

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CLEARWING MOTH (Hemaris sp.)

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QUESTIONMARK (Polygonia interrogationis)

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CLOUDED SULPHUR (Colias philodice)

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COMMON CHECKERED SKIPPER (Pyrgus communis)

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VICEROY (Leminitis archippus)

A large butterfly that mimics the Monarch, but has thicker veins. The caterpillar feeds on willow and their relatives.

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GRAY HAIRSTREAK (Strymon melinus)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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EASTERN TAILED BLUE (Everes comyntas)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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GIANT SWALLOWTAIL (Heraclides cresphontes)

GIANT SWALLOWTAIL (Heraclides cresphontes)

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GIANT SWALLOWTAIL (Heraclides cresphontes)

GIANT SWALLOWTAIL (Heraclides cresphontes)

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GIANT SWALLOWTAIL (Heraclides cresphontes)

GIANT SWALLOWTAIL (Heraclides cresphontes)

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OLIVE HAIRSTREAK (Mitoura gryneus)

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OLIVE HAIRSTREAK (Mitoura gryneus)

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ZEBRA SWALLOWTAIL (Eurytides marcellus)

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LUNA MOTH (Actias luna)

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TIGER SWALLOWTAIL (Pterourus glaucus)

This species is the most widely distributed tiger swallowtail, and oneof the most common and conspicuous butterflies of the East.

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TIGER SWALLOWTAIL (Pterourus glaucus)

This species is the most widely distributed tiger swallowtail, and oneof the most common and conspicuous butterflies of the East.

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TIGER SWALLOWTAIL (Pterourus glaucus)

This species is the most widely distributed tiger swallowtail, and oneof the most common and conspicuous butterflies of the East.

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SPICEBUSH SWALLOWTAIL (Pterourus troilus)

Sometimes called the "Green-clouded Swallowtail" Agrand and beutiful butterfly, the Spicebush Swallowtail takes nectar from Joe-Pye weed, jewelweed, and honeysuckle.

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TIGER SWALLOWTAIL (Pterourus glaucus)

This species is the most widely distributed tiger swallowtail, and oneof the most common and conspicuous butterflies of the East.

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TIGER SWALLOWTAIL (Pterourus glaucus)

This species is the most widely distributed tiger swallowtail, and oneof the most common and conspicuous butterflies of the East.

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TIGER SWALLOWTAIL (Pterourus glaucus)

This species is the most widely distributed tiger swallowtail, and oneof the most common and conspicuous butterflies of the East.

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SOUTHERN DOGFACE (Zerene cesonia)

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SOUTHERN DOGFACE (Zerene cesonia)

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GRAY HAIRSTREAK (Strymon melinus)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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RED-BANDED HAIRSTREAK (Calyopis cercrops)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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RED-BANDED HAIRSTREAK (Calyopis cercrops)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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RED-BANDED HAIRSTREAK (Calyopis cercrops)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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RED-BANDED HAIRSTREAK (Calyopis cercrops)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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RED-BANDED HAIRSTREAK (Calyopis cercrops)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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RED-BANDED HAIRSTREAK (Calyopis cercrops)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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SPRING AZURE (Celestrina ladon)

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SPRING AZURE (Celestrina ladon)

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LUNA MOTH- closeup of wing -(Actias luna)

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EASTERN TAILED BLUE (Everes comyntas)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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MONARCH (Danaus plexipus)

Avery large butterfly. The caterpillars are banded black, yellow, and white and are poisonous to most birds and other predators.Found wherever milkweed grows.

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GREAT SPANGLED FRITILLARY (Speyeria cybele)

A fast fluing butterfly of open meadows and woodlands. The adult feeds on the nectar of milkweeds and thistles.

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EASTERN TAILED BLUE (Everes comyntas)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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EIGHT-SPOTTED FORESTER (Alypia octomaculata)

OWLET MOTHS (family Noctuidae), also known as noctuids, make up the largest family of moths. In North America more than 2,900 species, or more than one-fourth of all our Lepidoptera, are clasified in this family. It is hard to eneralize about this varied group. Owlel moths range frrom very small to very large. Most are active at night and wear cryptic patterns of brown or gray, but some have brilliant colors.

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ZABULON SKIPPER (Poanes zabulon) (female)

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PEARLY CRESCENTSPOT (Phyciodes thoros)

One of the most common meadow butterflies, the Pearly Crescentspot flies low over the grasses with alternating flaps and glides.

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ZEBRA SWALLOWTAIL (Eurytides marcellus)

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OLIVE HAIRSTREAK (Mitoura gryneus)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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PEARLY CRESCENTSPOT (Phyciodes thoros)

One of the most common meadow butterflies, the Pearly Crescentspot flies low over the grasses with alternating flaps and glides.

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TIGER SWALLOWTAIL (Pterourus glaucus)

This species is the most widely distributed tiger swallowtail, and oneof the most common and conspicuous butterflies of the East.

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TIGER SWALLOWTAIL (Pterourus glaucus)

This species is the most widely distributed tiger swallowtail, and oneof the most common and conspicuous butterflies of the East.

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TIGER SWALLOWTAIL (Pterourus glaucus)

This species is the most widely distributed tiger swallowtail, and oneof the most common and conspicuous butterflies of the East.

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TIGER SWALLOWTAIL (Pterourus glaucus)

This species is the most widely distributed tiger swallowtail, and oneof the most common and conspicuous butterflies of the East.

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TIGER SWALLOWTAIL (Pterourus glaucus)

This species is the most widely distributed tiger swallowtail, and oneof the most common and conspicuous butterflies of the East.

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TIGER SWALLOWTAIL (Pterourus glaucus)

This species is the most widely distributed tiger swallowtail, and oneof the most common and conspicuous butterflies of the East.

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EASTERN TAILED BLUE (Everes comyntas)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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EASTERN TAILED BLUE (Everes comyntas)

The GOSSAMER-WINGS (family Lycaenidae) are mostly small to very small butterflies. Included here are four distinctive groups that are sometimes treated as seperate subfamilies or even families.

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TIGER SWALLOWTAIL (Pterourus glaucus)

This species is the most widely distributed tiger swallowtail, and oneof the most common and conspicuous butterflies of the East.

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TIGER SWALLOWTAIL (Pterourus glaucus)

This species is the most widely distributed tiger swallowtail, and oneof the most common and conspicuous butterflies of the East.

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TIGER SWALLOWTAIL (Pterourus glaucus)

This species is the most widely distributed tiger swallowtail, and oneof the most common and conspicuous butterflies of the East.

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GREAT SPANGLED FRITILLARY (Speyeria cybele)

BRUSH-FOOTED BUTTERFLIES (family Nymphalidae) make up a very diverse group, inluding some of our most common and well-known butterfies.Now included within this family are several very distinct groups that were formerly treated as seperate fafilies. All are similar in having their front pair of legs strongly reduced and overed with hort bristles, hence the name "brush-footed". Since these front legs are seldom visible, these butterflies often look four-legged, but few generalizations are possibleA fast fluing butterfly of open meadows and woodlands. The adult feeds on the nectar of milkweeds and thistles.

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GREAT SPANGLED FRITILLARY (Speyeria cybele)

BRUSH-FOOTED BUTTERFLIES (family Nymphalidae) make up a very diverse group, inluding some of our most common and well-known butterfies.Now included within this family are several very distinct groups that were formerly treated as seperate fafilies. All are similar in having their front pair of legs strongly reduced and overed with hort bristles, hence the name "brush-footed". Since these front legs are seldom visible, these butterflies often look four-legged, but few generalizations are possibleA fast fluing butterfly of open meadows and woodlands. The adult feeds on the nectar of milkweeds and thistles.

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GREAT SPANGLED FRITILLARY (Speyeria cybele)

BRUSH-FOOTED BUTTERFLIES (family Nymphalidae) make up a very diverse group, inluding some of our most common and well-known butterfies.Now included within this family are several very distinct groups that were formerly treated as seperate fafilies. All are similar in having their front pair of legs strongly reduced and overed with hort bristles, hence the name "brush-footed". Since these front legs are seldom visible, these butterflies often look four-legged, but few generalizations are possible

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GREAT SPANGLED FRITILLARY (Speyeria cybele)

BRUSH-FOOTED BUTTERFLIES (family Nymphalidae) make up a very diverse group, inluding some of our most common and well-known butterfies.Now included within this family are several very distinct groups that were formerly treated as seperate fafilies. All are similar in having their front pair of legs strongly reduced and overed with hort bristles, hence the name "brush-footed". Since these front legs are seldom visible, these butterflies often look four-legged, but few generalizations are possibleA fast fluing butterfly of open meadows and woodlands. The adult feeds on the nectar of milkweeds and thistles.

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MONARCH (Danaus plexippus) catapillar

Catapillar feeds on milkweed which causes it to be poisonous to most of it's preditors. Here it is feeding on butterfly weed.

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MONARCH (Danaus plexippus) catapillar

Catapillar feeds on milkweed which causes it to be poisonous to most of it's preditors. Here it is feeding on butterfly weed.

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EIGHT-SPOTTED FORESTER (Alypia octomaculata)

OWLET MOTHS (family Noctuidae), also known as noctuids, make up the largest family of moths. In North America more than 2,900 species, or more than one-fourth of all our Lepidoptera, are clasified in this family. It is hard to eneralize about this varied group. Owlel moths range frrom very small to very large. Most are active at night and wear cryptic patterns of brown or gray, but some have brilliant colors.

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AILANTHUS WEBWORM MOTH (Atteva punctella)

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PAINTED LADY (Vanessa cardui)

"Thistle Butterfly" This species it's alternate name, "Cosmopolite".Despite its inability to overwinter in any stage above a certain undetermined latitude, the Painted Lady is perhaps the most widespread butterfly in the world.

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DIANA FRITILLARY (Speyeria diana)

BRUSH-FOOTED BUTTERFLIES (family Nymphalidae) make up a very diverse group, inluding some of our most common and well-known butterfies.Now included within this family are several very distinct groups that were formerly treated as seperate fafilies. All are similar in having their front pair of legs strongly reduced and overed with hort bristles, hence the name "brush-footed". Since these front legs are seldom visible, these butterflies often look four-legged, but few generalizations are possible

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GULF FRITILLARY (Agraulis vanillae)

BRUSH-FOOTED BUTTERFLIES (family Nymphalidae) make up a very diverse group, inluding some of our most common and well-known butterfies.Now included within this family are several very distinct groups that were formerly treated as seperate fafilies. All are similar in having their front pair of legs strongly reduced and overed with hort bristles, hence the name "brush-footed". Since these front legs are seldom visible, these butterflies often look four-legged, but few generalizations are possible

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STINGING ROSE CATERPILLAR (Parasa indetermina)

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DIANA FRITILLARY (Speyeria diana)

BRUSH-FOOTED BUTTERFLIES (family Nymphalidae) make up a very diverse group, inluding some of our most common and well-known butterfies.Now included within this family are several very distinct groups that were formerly treated as seperate fafilies. All are similar in having their front pair of legs strongly reduced and overed with hort bristles, hence the name "brush-footed". Since these front legs are seldom visible, these butterflies often look four-legged, but few generalizations are possible

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QUESTION MARK (Polygonia interrogationis)

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AILANTHUS WEBWORM MOTH (Atteva punctella)

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AILANTHUS WEBWORM MOTH (Atteva punctella)

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EASTERN TAILED-BLUE (Cupio comyntas)

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PAINTED LADY (Vanessa cardui)

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SILVERY CHECKERSPOT (Chlosyne nycteis)

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GULF FRITILLARY (Agraulis vanillae)

BRUSH-FOOTED BUTTERFLIES (family Nymphalidae) make up a very diverse group, inluding some of our most common and well-known butterfies.Now included within this family are several very distinct groups that were formerly treated as seperate fafilies. All are similar in having their front pair of legs strongly reduced and overed with hort bristles, hence the name "brush-footed". Since these front legs are seldom visible, these butterflies often look four-legged, but few generalizations are possible

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EASTERN TAILED-BLUE (Cupio comyntas)

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GULF FRITILLARY (Agraulis vanillae)

BRUSH-FOOTED BUTTERFLIES (family Nymphalidae) make up a very diverse group, inluding some of our most common and well-known butterfies.Now included within this family are several very distinct groups that were formerly treated as seperate fafilies. All are similar in having their front pair of legs strongly reduced and overed with hort bristles, hence the name "brush-footed". Since these front legs are seldom visible, these butterflies often look four-legged, but few generalizations are possible

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PAINTED LADY (Vanessa cardui)

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AILANTHUS WEBWORM MOTH (Atteva punctella)

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AILANTHUS WEBWORM MOTH (Atteva punctella)

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AILANTHUS WEBWORM MOTH (Atteva punctella)

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AILANTHUS WEBWORM MOTH (Atteva punctella)

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GULF FRITILLARY (Agraulis vanillae)

BRUSH-FOOTED BUTTERFLIES (family Nymphalidae) make up a very diverse group, inluding some of our most common and well-known butterfies.Now included within this family are several very distinct groups that were formerly treated as seperate fafilies. All are similar in having their front pair of legs strongly reduced and overed with hort bristles, hence the name "brush-footed". Since these front legs are seldom visible, these butterflies often look four-legged, but few generalizations are possible

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GULF FRITILLARY (Agraulis vanillae)

BRUSH-FOOTED BUTTERFLIES (family Nymphalidae) make up a very diverse group, inluding some of our most common and well-known butterfies.Now included within this family are several very distinct groups that were formerly treated as seperate fafilies. All are similar in having their front pair of legs strongly reduced and overed with hort bristles, hence the name "brush-footed". Since these front legs are seldom visible, these butterflies often look four-legged, but few generalizations are possible

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MONARCH CATERPILLER (Danaus plexippus)

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GULF FRITILLARY (Agraulis vanillae)

BRUSH-FOOTED BUTTERFLIES (family Nymphalidae) make up a very diverse group, inluding some of our most common and well-known butterfies.Now included within this family are several very distinct groups that were formerly treated as seperate fafilies. All are similar in having their front pair of legs strongly reduced and overed with hort bristles, hence the name "brush-footed". Since these front legs are seldom visible, these butterflies often look four-legged, but few generalizations are possible

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GULF FRITILLARY (Agraulis vanillae)

BRUSH-FOOTED BUTTERFLIES (family Nymphalidae) make up a very diverse group, inluding some of our most common and well-known butterfies.Now included within this family are several very distinct groups that were formerly treated as seperate fafilies. All are similar in having their front pair of legs strongly reduced and overed with hort bristles, hence the name "brush-footed". Since these front legs are seldom visible, these butterflies often look four-legged, but few generalizations are possible

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GULF FRITILLARY (Agraulis vanillae)

BRUSH-FOOTED BUTTERFLIES (family Nymphalidae) make up a very diverse group, inluding some of our most common and well-known butterfies.Now included within this family are several very distinct groups that were formerly treated as seperate fafilies. All are similar in having their front pair of legs strongly reduced and overed with hort bristles, hence the name "brush-footed". Since these front legs are seldom visible, these butterflies often look four-legged, but few generalizations are possible

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GULF FRITILLARY (Agraulis vanillae)

BRUSH-FOOTED BUTTERFLIES (family Nymphalidae) make up a very diverse group, inluding some of our most common and well-known butterfies.Now included within this family are several very distinct groups that were formerly treated as seperate fafilies. All are similar in having their front pair of legs strongly reduced and overed with hort bristles, hence the name "brush-footed". Since these front legs are seldom visible, these butterflies often look four-legged, but few generalizations are possible

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