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Greg Dysart
Apr 18
Bronze Copper 2023
For the records, there was a female Bronze Copper seen and photographed in Carlisle on July 1, 2023.
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Bronze Copper 2023
For the records, there was a female Bronze Copper seen and photographed in Carlisle on July 1, 2023.
Apr 18
Garry Kessler
Apr 18
White-M, Maynard
I was forwarded this sighting from someone else who sent it to SVT. White-M, maynard, 4/17/24,
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White-M, Maynard
I was forwarded this sighting from someone else who sent it to SVT. White-M, maynard, 4/17/24,
Apr 18
Tom Whelan
Apr 17
Arlington’s Great Meadows Field Trip
Please join me for a walk this Sunday at 11 am. Contact me directly for the meeting location and
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Arlington’s Great Meadows Field Trip
Please join me for a walk this Sunday at 11 am. Contact me directly for the meeting location and
Apr 17
Andrew Griffith
Apr 17
Myles Standish State Forest 4/17/24
Finally got out to Myles Standish (who am I kidding, this is the 4th day in a row!) today for the
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Myles Standish State Forest 4/17/24
Finally got out to Myles Standish (who am I kidding, this is the 4th day in a row!) today for the
Apr 17
Gael Hurley
Apr 17
Pittsfield State Forest
While looking at Spring Ephemerals this morning I saw 1 Mourning Cloak and 1 American Lady.
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Pittsfield State Forest
While looking at Spring Ephemerals this morning I saw 1 Mourning Cloak and 1 American Lady.
Apr 17
Lucy Merrill-Hills
Apr 17
Massachusetts Butterflies
Hi all, Well I've lived in Colorado for two years now, and have found close to sixty lifers here,
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Massachusetts Butterflies
Hi all, Well I've lived in Colorado for two years now, and have found close to sixty lifers here,
Apr 17
Peter Loshin
Apr 17
Sightings in Arlington yard, Horn Pond Mountain
I joined Howard Hoople yesterday at Horn Pond Mountain, where we saw two mourning cloaks along the
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Sightings in Arlington yard, Horn Pond Mountain
I joined Howard Hoople yesterday at Horn Pond Mountain, where we saw two mourning cloaks along the
Apr 17
billb55
Apr 17
American Lady 4/16/24 Whately
Jumping on the bandwagon, there was 1 small American Lady in our garden yesterday. Also, we were in
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American Lady 4/16/24 Whately
Jumping on the bandwagon, there was 1 small American Lady in our garden yesterday. Also, we were in
Apr 17
Martha Gach
Apr 17
Worcester mourning cloaks 4/16
Worcester, Broad Meadow Brook, 4:15 pm 4/16/24 Sunny high 60's 2 Mourning cloaks - usual spot
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Worcester mourning cloaks 4/16
Worcester, Broad Meadow Brook, 4:15 pm 4/16/24 Sunny high 60's 2 Mourning cloaks - usual spot
Apr 17
Bo_Z
Apr 16
Old Town Hill, Newbury 4/16/24
My first butterfly of 2024 was unexpectedly: 1 Black Swallowtail. Bo Zaremba Newburyport, MA
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Old Town Hill, Newbury 4/16/24
My first butterfly of 2024 was unexpectedly: 1 Black Swallowtail. Bo Zaremba Newburyport, MA
Apr 16
Danielle Vaillancourt
Apr 16
Ladies in Westport
I saw 3 American Ladies today while I was at work at Butterfly Effect Farm in Westport. Danielle
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Ladies in Westport
I saw 3 American Ladies today while I was at work at Butterfly Effect Farm in Westport. Danielle
Apr 16
Danielle
Apr 16
Wilbraham 4-16-24 Cabbage White
Wilbraham 4-16-24 Cabbage White in my back yard. 2:00 61 and sunny!
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Wilbraham 4-16-24 Cabbage White
Wilbraham 4-16-24 Cabbage White in my back yard. 2:00 61 and sunny!
Apr 16
Barbara M Volkle
Apr 16
Re: [MassLep] Today in Grafton
We visited this spot in Grafton today, 4/16, and saw: Brown Elfin 3 Pine Elfin 1 Steve Moore and
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Re: [MassLep] Today in Grafton
We visited this spot in Grafton today, 4/16, and saw: Brown Elfin 3 Pine Elfin 1 Steve Moore and
Apr 16
Elise Barry
Apr 16
Belchertown yard Lady, 4/16/24
I was one who saw a Lady today about 9:30. I wish I knew which one but it flew away just after I
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Belchertown yard Lady, 4/16/24
I was one who saw a Lady today about 9:30. I wish I knew which one but it flew away just after I
Apr 16
Andrew Griffith
Apr 16
Wareham and Myles Standish State Forest 4/16/24
Interesting day today! In Wareham, on my way out the door, I saw an American Lady which was rather
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Wareham and Myles Standish State Forest 4/16/24
Interesting day today! In Wareham, on my way out the door, I saw an American Lady which was rather
Apr 16
Tom Murray
Apr 16
Oxbow NWR Harvard 4-16-24
Today I met Garry Kessler and Annie Reid for a walk down the tank road and the side trail as far as
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Oxbow NWR Harvard 4-16-24
Today I met Garry Kessler and Annie Reid for a walk down the tank road and the side trail as far as
Apr 16
Fred Bouchard
Apr 16
Mourning Cloak, Fresh Pond, Camb, 4/16/24
First MA Lep Of 2024, flyby at ~ 1/2 mile non-marker. -- frederic...@gmail.com
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Mourning Cloak, Fresh Pond, Camb, 4/16/24
First MA Lep Of 2024, flyby at ~ 1/2 mile non-marker. -- frederic...@gmail.com
Apr 16
Moe O'Connor
Apr 16
Eastern Comma in Chicopee
One Eastern Comma flying around noontime today (Apr.16) among dandelions at Oregon Sportsmen's
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Eastern Comma in Chicopee
One Eastern Comma flying around noontime today (Apr.16) among dandelions at Oregon Sportsmen's
Apr 16
Danielle
Apr 16
Wilbraham Spring Azures 4-15-24
Wilbraham Spring Azures 4-15-24 Saw first one at 2:15 71 and partly cloudy. 7 Spring Azures total on
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Wilbraham Spring Azures 4-15-24
Wilbraham Spring Azures 4-15-24 Saw first one at 2:15 71 and partly cloudy. 7 Spring Azures total on
Apr 16
Danielle
Apr 16
MBC map with overlay of town names Least visited in pink
MBC map with overlay of town names Least visited in pink. I made the color pop on the least visited
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MBC map with overlay of town names Least visited in pink
MBC map with overlay of town names Least visited in pink. I made the color pop on the least visited
Apr 16
Danielle
Apr 16
Statewide Hessel's Hairstreak search is gearing up
Statewide Hessel's Hairstreak search is gearing up! Do you want to hike through cool swamps,
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Statewide Hessel's Hairstreak search is gearing up
Statewide Hessel's Hairstreak search is gearing up! Do you want to hike through cool swamps,
Apr 16
Danielle
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Apr 16
MBC map with overlay of town names
Thank you Danielle, Very helpful!!! On Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 12:00 AM Danielle <Dldesmar@hotmail.
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MBC map with overlay of town names
Thank you Danielle, Very helpful!!! On Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 12:00 AM Danielle <Dldesmar@hotmail.
Apr 16
Karen Haley
Apr 15
Tiger swallowtail, Salem, MA. 4/15/24
Hi- My friend saw a Tiger Swallowtail today at Home Depot in Salem, MA nectaring on some potted
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Tiger swallowtail, Salem, MA. 4/15/24
Hi- My friend saw a Tiger Swallowtail today at Home Depot in Salem, MA nectaring on some potted
Apr 15
Donald Adams
Apr 15
First 2024 Butterflies ...
… here at 'Adams Farm', West Bridgewater. Cabbage Whites 3 (Hiding in our Daffodils)
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First 2024 Butterflies ...
… here at 'Adams Farm', West Bridgewater. Cabbage Whites 3 (Hiding in our Daffodils)
Apr 15
Karl Barry
Apr 15
2024 MBC Spring Meeting
The 2024 MBC Spring Meeting was held on Saturday, April 13th. The following link has a write-up of
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2024 MBC Spring Meeting
The 2024 MBC Spring Meeting was held on Saturday, April 13th. The following link has a write-up of
Apr 15
billb55
Apr 15
4/15/24 South Hadley butterflies
Cabbage White 2 Mourning Cloak 1 Bill Benner Joe Wicinski Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy
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4/15/24 South Hadley butterflies
Cabbage White 2 Mourning Cloak 1 Bill Benner Joe Wicinski Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy
Apr 15
Andrew Griffith
Apr 15
4/15/24 Burrage Pond - Halifax, MA
Today Lauren saw the following at Burrage Pond: 1 Mourning Cloak 7 Azures 2 Red Spotted Purple
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4/15/24 Burrage Pond - Halifax, MA
Today Lauren saw the following at Burrage Pond: 1 Mourning Cloak 7 Azures 2 Red Spotted Purple
Apr 15
Dolores Price
Apr 15
Today in Grafton, 4/15/25
Marvin and I returned to Parker Preserve on Keith Hill Rd. in Grafton to the spot where we saw a
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Today in Grafton, 4/15/25
Marvin and I returned to Parker Preserve on Keith Hill Rd. in Grafton to the spot where we saw a
Apr 15
Andrew Griffith
Apr 15
4/15/24 Wareham, MA
Took the dog for a walk around the neighborhood today and saw 2 Spring Azures. Not the most exciting
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4/15/24 Wareham, MA
Took the dog for a walk around the neighborhood today and saw 2 Spring Azures. Not the most exciting
Apr 15
Gael Hurley
Apr 15
4/15/24 in Lee
This morning on Fernside Rd. in Lee I found one each Compton Tortoiseshell, Eastern Comma, Mourning
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4/15/24 in Lee
This morning on Fernside Rd. in Lee I found one each Compton Tortoiseshell, Eastern Comma, Mourning
Apr 15