This is an example of a female Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Papilio glaucus. Like the Black Swallowtail, this species belongs to the Swallow tail … [Read more...] about Female Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
butterflies and moths
Orange Yellow Sulfur Butterfly on Dakota Vervain
Here we have an Orange Yellow Sulfur butterfly nectaring on the wildflower Dakota Vervain. Colias urytheme is a highly variable butterfly in terms of … [Read more...] about Orange Yellow Sulfur Butterfly on Dakota Vervain
Common Checkered-skipper on White Prairie Aster
The Common Checkered-skipper butterfly, Pyrgus communis, is found in the Southern United States during February through October. Its remarkable white … [Read more...] about Common Checkered-skipper on White Prairie Aster
Pearl Crescent Butterfly on White Prairie Aster
In this image you see two members of the species Phyciodes tharos, the Pearl Crescent Butterfly. They are feeding upon White Prairie Aster … [Read more...] about Pearl Crescent Butterfly on White Prairie Aster
Variegated Fritillary on White Prairie Aster
Euptoieta claudia, the Variegated Fritillary, is a medium sized butterfly with muted orange and black markings. This specimen is feeding on White … [Read more...] about Variegated Fritillary on White Prairie Aster