lepidoptera

Butterflies of the Carden Alvar: Part Two, the Commas

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Feature image for Commas post.

My problem with Commas is one of disappointment. Three species of Comma—the Eastern, the Gray, and the Green—appear in Southern Ontario; but in Toronto, where I do most of my butterflying, I’ve only ever seen the Eastern. Each time I find another Comma, I hope it’s something different. But when I come home and examine … Read more

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Summer Sightings or Random Thoughts on the Sacred Quest

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Giant Swallowtail on the Leslie Street Spit.

Every summer, I stop birding and turn my attention to butterflies and dragonflies. Now, as the season draws to a close, I feel an urge to summarize it somehow, to list its highlights and express its character. Was there anything strange or unique about this particular summer, any surprising development, that set it apart from … Read more

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