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May 13

New name for the southern New England Spring Azure

Folks, after 45 years of Celastrina research, we have finally resolved the status of the "Spring

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New name for the southern New England Spring Azure

Folks, after 45 years of Celastrina research, we have finally resolved the status of the "Spring

May 13

May 13

Massachusetts Butterfly Club - 5/16 Dinosaur Footprints, Holyoke -

Join us for this Massachusetts Butterfly Club walk on 5/16 to the Dinosaur Footprints, Holyoke.

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Massachusetts Butterfly Club - 5/16 Dinosaur Footprints, Holyoke -

Join us for this Massachusetts Butterfly Club walk on 5/16 to the Dinosaur Footprints, Holyoke.

May 13

May 13

Leps here today ...

Forgot date ---------- Original Message ---------- From: 'Donald ADAMS' via MassLep <

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Leps here today ...

Forgot date ---------- Original Message ---------- From: 'Donald ADAMS' via MassLep <

May 13

May 13

05/11/2026 -- 05/12/2026 in Arlington

In Arlington, we've been releasing Black Swallowtails that were overwintering. On Monday: 3 Black

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05/11/2026 -- 05/12/2026 in Arlington

In Arlington, we've been releasing Black Swallowtails that were overwintering. On Monday: 3 Black

May 13

May 13

Sunday May 17: Field Trip at Breakneck Hill, Southborough

Join us as at 10:00 this Sunday to explore this grassland property to see what butterflies we can

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Sunday May 17: Field Trip at Breakneck Hill, Southborough

Join us as at 10:00 this Sunday to explore this grassland property to see what butterflies we can

May 13

May 12

sightings May 12

While birding at Heald Street Orchard in Pepperell: Cabage White 1 Silvery Blue 1 And in the

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sightings May 12

While birding at Heald Street Orchard in Pepperell: Cabage White 1 Silvery Blue 1 And in the

May 12

Andrew Griffith

May 12

5/12/26 Noquochoke WMA Dartmouth, MA

A quick trip to Noquochoke WMA in Dartmouth today yielded only a few species. I expected more, but

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5/12/26 Noquochoke WMA Dartmouth, MA

A quick trip to Noquochoke WMA in Dartmouth today yielded only a few species. I expected more, but

May 12

May 12

2026-05-11: Arlington's Great Meadows, Lexington and Horn Pond Mountain, Woburn

Yesterday, I went to AGM at about 1:00 and stayed for about an hour. It was partly cloudy. I saw: 12

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2026-05-11: Arlington's Great Meadows, Lexington and Horn Pond Mountain, Woburn

Yesterday, I went to AGM at about 1:00 and stayed for about an hour. It was partly cloudy. I saw: 12

May 12

May 12

2026-05-12 Breakneck Hill Southborough and Broad Meadow Brook Worcester

This morning I went to Breakneck Hill in Southborough; the trail leading from the Southborough

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2026-05-12 Breakneck Hill Southborough and Broad Meadow Brook Worcester

This morning I went to Breakneck Hill in Southborough; the trail leading from the Southborough

May 12

May 11

Leps here yesterday 4 May ...

,,, here at 'Adams Farm' West Bridgewater Cabbage Whites 9 Luna Moth 1(A second female

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Leps here yesterday 4 May ...

,,, here at 'Adams Farm' West Bridgewater Cabbage Whites 9 Luna Moth 1(A second female

May 11

May 10

Horn Pond Mountain, Woburn, Field Trip 2026-05-10

I forgot to add, we also saw some other creatues, including: 5+ Yellow-washed Metarranthis Moth (they

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Horn Pond Mountain, Woburn, Field Trip 2026-05-10

I forgot to add, we also saw some other creatues, including: 5+ Yellow-washed Metarranthis Moth (they

May 10

May 9

Today: 3 M Black Swallowtails, small size, eclosed from the overwintered stash (Brought a couple to

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Today: 3 M Black Swallowtails, small size, eclosed from the overwintered stash (Brought a couple to

May 9

May 9

"Hey, there's ladies here!" -- Mel Brooks as 2000-year-old Man

Single American Ladies noted ~9am at: Blair Pond, Cambridge, near Callery Pear (5/5) Ferry Beach,

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"Hey, there's ladies here!" -- Mel Brooks as 2000-year-old Man

Single American Ladies noted ~9am at: Blair Pond, Cambridge, near Callery Pear (5/5) Ferry Beach,

May 9

Andrew Griffith

May 8

5/8/26 Myles Standish State Forest

I took a LONG walk through various trails in Myles Standish today in search of a frosted elfin. It

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5/8/26 Myles Standish State Forest

I took a LONG walk through various trails in Myles Standish today in search of a frosted elfin. It

May 8

May 8

5/8/26 - More butterflies in Ipswich, MA

High 50's and sunny today here, so a few more butterflies at several locations in Ipswich today (

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5/8/26 - More butterflies in Ipswich, MA

High 50's and sunny today here, so a few more butterflies at several locations in Ipswich today (

May 8

May 8

5/7/26 - Plum Island Butterflies

A lovely day yesterday (5/7/26) at Plum Island as bird migration is heating up and plant and insect

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5/7/26 - Plum Island Butterflies

A lovely day yesterday (5/7/26) at Plum Island as bird migration is heating up and plant and insect

May 8

May 7

Horn Pond Mountain Woburn 2026-05-07

I went to HPM this afternoon. Mostly full sun, a bit cooler (low 60s) and windy. I saw: 15 Duskywing

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Horn Pond Mountain Woburn 2026-05-07

I went to HPM this afternoon. Mostly full sun, a bit cooler (low 60s) and windy. I saw: 15 Duskywing

May 7

Peter Johnson-Staub

May 7

05/07/2026 Falmouth Town Forest

Took a slow 2.1 mile walk along Long Pond in Falmouth on 05/07/2026. 16 Spring Azure 1 Eastern Pine

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05/07/2026 Falmouth Town Forest

Took a slow 2.1 mile walk along Long Pond in Falmouth on 05/07/2026. 16 Spring Azure 1 Eastern Pine

May 7

Andrew Griffith

May 7

5/7/26 Helfand Community Gardens Dartmouth, MA

We went out to Helfand Community Gardens in Dartmouth today to see if there was much flying. We didn

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5/7/26 Helfand Community Gardens Dartmouth, MA

We went out to Helfand Community Gardens in Dartmouth today to see if there was much flying. We didn

May 7

May 6

5/5/26 & 5/6/26 - Ipswich, MA

5/5/26 - Nichols Field, Ipswich, MA Mourning Cloak 1x Spring Azure 2x Cabbage White 3x 5/6/26 -

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5/5/26 & 5/6/26 - Ipswich, MA

5/5/26 - Nichols Field, Ipswich, MA Mourning Cloak 1x Spring Azure 2x Cabbage White 3x 5/6/26 -

May 6

May 6

More Sats out Today ...

here at 'Adams Farm', West Bridgewater. Luna Moth 1(Another Luna Moth but this time a

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More Sats out Today ...

here at 'Adams Farm', West Bridgewater. Luna Moth 1(Another Luna Moth but this time a

May 6

May 6

Rocky Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Groton 1 Mourning Cloak 2 Duskywings (juvenals) 1 identified orange

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Rocky Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Groton 1 Mourning Cloak 2 Duskywings (juvenals) 1 identified orange

May 6

May 5

First 2026 Sat ....

...eclosed here today 5 May at 'Adams Farm', West Bridgewater.. Luna Moth 1 (Male from 2025

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First 2026 Sat ....

...eclosed here today 5 May at 'Adams Farm', West Bridgewater.. Luna Moth 1 (Male from 2025

May 5

May 5

Recent sightings

Yesterday, May 4 Groton Cabbage White 2 American Lady 1 Mourning Cloak 1 Eastern Tailed-Blue 1 Today

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Recent sightings

Yesterday, May 4 Groton Cabbage White 2 American Lady 1 Mourning Cloak 1 Eastern Tailed-Blue 1 Today

May 5

May 5

Horn Pond Mountain, Woburn 2026-05-05

I went to HPM this morning starting at 9:30, it was fully overcast and sprinkled a bit of rain just

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Horn Pond Mountain, Woburn 2026-05-05

I went to HPM this morning starting at 9:30, it was fully overcast and sprinkled a bit of rain just

May 5

Andrew Griffith

May 5

5-5-26 Myles Standish State Forest and Nasketucket Bay State Reservation

I took two rather quick trips to Myles Standish and Nasketucket Bay today to see what I could find.

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5-5-26 Myles Standish State Forest and Nasketucket Bay State Reservation

I took two rather quick trips to Myles Standish and Nasketucket Bay today to see what I could find.

May 5

May 4

Horn Pond Mountain field trip, Sunday May 10

Last year, on May 11, a group of MBC members went to Horn Pond Mountain to look for Juniper

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Horn Pond Mountain field trip, Sunday May 10

Last year, on May 11, a group of MBC members went to Horn Pond Mountain to look for Juniper

May 4

May 4

Today: 1 Black Swallowtail, M- one of those oddly small ones Cabbage Whites Lisa Wolfe

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Today: 1 Black Swallowtail, M- one of those oddly small ones Cabbage Whites Lisa Wolfe

May 4

May 4

Myles Standish State Forest 2026-05-04

I returned to MSSF today, and revisited the gas line we walked yesterday with Blake Dinius and the

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Myles Standish State Forest 2026-05-04

I returned to MSSF today, and revisited the gas line we walked yesterday with Blake Dinius and the

May 4

May 4

South Lee locations today

Compilation list from Meadow St., Fernside Rd. and Breakneck Rd.: Canadian Tiger Swallowtail - 1

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South Lee locations today

Compilation list from Meadow St., Fernside Rd. and Breakneck Rd.: Canadian Tiger Swallowtail - 1

May 4

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