Thursday, October 24, 2013

Erichson's White-Skipper at NBC, 10/24/13

This morning Buck and Linda Cooper found this smart Erichson's White-Skipper at the National Butterfly Center.  It was a first for me.  The identification of this butterfly was a lot more straightforward than I was thinking.



Overall the number of butterflies was down a bit and the main fall push seems to be dwindling.  Ruddy Daggerwings continue to dazzle.


This is one sharp Zebra Heliconian.


This was my first Orange Sulphur for the fall.


We've had lots of Crimson Patches this fall and looks like more is on the way.


A very common butterfly that deserves more respect.