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Wildlife Reports => Toronto Wildlife => Topic started by: JW Mills on July 20, 2011, 11:42:47 PM

Title: Butterflies
Post by: JW Mills on July 20, 2011, 11:42:47 PM

These pics were taken over the last few weeks.
Any ID confirmation/correction would be appreciated
 
 1. Tiger Swallowtail
(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u225/zed37/Butterflies%20and%20Moths/Tige04701.jpg)
 
2. Question Mark (rather worn!)
(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u225/zed37/Butterflies%20and%20Moths/QMrk06802.jpg)
 
3. Pearl Crescent
(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u225/zed37/Butterflies%20and%20Moths/Cres01501.jpg)
 
4. Mottled Duskywing
(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u225/zed37/Butterflies%20and%20Moths/Dusk01801.jpg)
 
5. Least Skipper
(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u225/zed37/Butterflies%20and%20Moths/SkipL02601.jpg)
 
6. European Skipper
(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u225/zed37/Butterflies%20and%20Moths/SkipE03402.jpg)
 
7. European Skipper
(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u225/zed37/Butterflies%20and%20Moths/SkipE00701.jpg)
 
8. Silvery Blue
(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u225/zed37/Butterflies%20and%20Moths/Blue01601.jpg)
 
9. Virginia Ctenuchid Moth
(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u225/zed37/Butterflies%20and%20Moths/Virg03902.jpg)
 
10. Tent Caterpillar
(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u225/zed37/Butterflies%20and%20Moths/Tent026_0101.jpg)

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Post by: BoboBird on July 21, 2011, 12:42:07 AM

Sorry, cannot help with the ID but amazing shots.

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Post by: Whittam on July 21, 2011, 12:34:58 PM

Very nice shots!  I'll take a stab at the butterflies but you have them right on.
1) Eastern tiger swallowtail....  I'd say its a worn female....hard to tell as it is so worn.
2) Question mark
3) Pearl Crescent female
4) I agree Mottled duskywing......  I was also thinking Dreamy duskywing but stayed with Mottled
5) Least skipper
6) European skipper
7) European skipper
8) Female Silvery Blue
9) I agree
10) Tent caterpillar
 
Great shots!  Well done
Cheers Terry

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Post by: Moira on July 21, 2011, 08:01:08 PM

Great shots and variety John!

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Post by: JW Mills on July 22, 2011, 10:14:48 AM

Thanks Bobo and Moira
Thanks Terry for the comment and the ID confirmation