Last week I photographed some butterflies on our Red Bird of Paradise. The Sulphurs were large and easy to identify, although they didn't stay still for very long.
Cloudless Sulphur - male
We've had swarms of sulphurs in the neighbourhood lately. We drive very slowly so they don't get crushed on the windshield.
The other butterflies were tiny. Using my Field Guide, I tried to guess what they are, but I wasn't at all sure of any of them.
Palmer's Metalmark
(Apodemia palmeri)
Ceraunus Blue
(Hemiargus ceraunus)
American Snout
(Libytheana carinenta)
Thanks to t. beth of Firefly Forest for the identification of the American Snout: "They can be recognized by their long 'snouts'." and also for confirming my guesses and sending me the reference web pages for the Palmer's Metalmark and the Ceraunus Blue.
5 comments:
Butterflies and bats - how cool is that?! And you are so clever to capture them - it's really all quite wondrous Pam!
The bottom butterfly is an American Snout (Libytheana carinenta). They can be recognized by their long "snouts".
I only recognize one of these, and you already have that name. Just wanted to say your photos are beautiful!
chiefbiscuit - Glad you're enjoying our wildlife. Wish I could come and experience yours.
t.beth - I was hoping you'd drop in and share your expertise. Thank you for the ID of the American Snout. A most appropriate name. Do you think I have the others correct?
sandy - Thank you for visiting. I enjoy my visits to Maine via your beautiful blog. I can garden vicariously and enjoy the water and countryside.
Thanks for including the guide you like with the photos and ID's. I don't know butterflies, at all, so I'm excited to check out the book you're using. Your photograph of the sulphurs is beautiful, Pam. Hope you're having a good weekend!
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