LARRY JERNIGAN --- Nature Photographer

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

"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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

"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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

GIANT SWALLOWTAIL (Heraclides cresphontes)

GIANT SWALLOWTAIL (Heraclides cresphontes)

GIANT SWALLOWTAIL (Heraclides cresphontes)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

"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.

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

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

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

Our thanks to Dr. Dan Scheiman for his assistance in identification. (BM0707-5731V.jpg)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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