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billb55
6:54 AM
5/3/24 South Hadley MA
Cabbage White 1 American Copper 1 Azure sp. 1 Easren Comma 1 Mourning Cloak 1 Bill Benner Joe
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5/3/24 South Hadley MA
Cabbage White 1 American Copper 1 Azure sp. 1 Easren Comma 1 Mourning Cloak 1 Bill Benner Joe
6:54 AM
Tom Murray
May 3
Groton yard
A few butterflies showed up once the sun came out in the afternoon. Eastern Pine Elfin 1 feeding on
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Groton yard
A few butterflies showed up once the sun came out in the afternoon. Eastern Pine Elfin 1 feeding on
May 3
Bo_Z
May 3
Newburyport & Boxford 5/3/24
Oak Hill Cemetery, Newburyport 1 Cabbage White 1 Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (very fresh) https://pbase
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Newburyport & Boxford 5/3/24
Oak Hill Cemetery, Newburyport 1 Cabbage White 1 Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (very fresh) https://pbase
May 3
LisaH
May 3
Arlington Yard 5/3
Note: Peter's post about Horn Pond Mountain was from 5/2, but didn't get posted until today.
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Arlington Yard 5/3
Note: Peter's post about Horn Pond Mountain was from 5/2, but didn't get posted until today.
May 3
Marjorie Watson
May 3
Butterflies Parker River National Wildlife Refuge 5-3-24
While birding at Plum Island this morning, I saw the following butterflies: Red Admiral at least 12
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Butterflies Parker River National Wildlife Refuge 5-3-24
While birding at Plum Island this morning, I saw the following butterflies: Red Admiral at least 12
May 3
Gael Hurley
May 3
Washington, 5/3/24
A total of 4 Spring Azures, 3 Red Admirals, and 1 Mourning Cloak in and around October Mountain State
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Washington, 5/3/24
A total of 4 Spring Azures, 3 Red Admirals, and 1 Mourning Cloak in and around October Mountain State
May 3
Wendy Howes
May 3
Hardwick, 5/2
Butterflies at Quabbin Gate 44, Hardwick on May 2nd: 2 Eastern Tiger Swallowtail 3 Juvenal's
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Hardwick, 5/2
Butterflies at Quabbin Gate 44, Hardwick on May 2nd: 2 Eastern Tiger Swallowtail 3 Juvenal's
May 3
Donald Adams
May 3
Leps Today ...
Here at 'Adams Farm' West Bridgewater, MA Cabage White 2 Red Admiral 1 American Lady 2 Don
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Leps Today ...
Here at 'Adams Farm' West Bridgewater, MA Cabage White 2 Red Admiral 1 American Lady 2 Don
May 3
Elise Barry
May 3
Ludlow Reservoir, 5/3/24
Mostly cloudy and mid-60s around 2:30 at Ludlow Reservoir today. In the few seconds that there was
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Ludlow Reservoir, 5/3/24
Mostly cloudy and mid-60s around 2:30 at Ludlow Reservoir today. In the few seconds that there was
May 3
Stanley Selkow
May 3
Harwich, MA May 3
Partly cloudy, wind 11 mph, 53F 2 Easter-Tailed Blues 3 Red Admirals https://drive.google.com/drive/
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Harwich, MA May 3
Partly cloudy, wind 11 mph, 53F 2 Easter-Tailed Blues 3 Red Admirals https://drive.google.com/drive/
May 3
Peter Loshin
May 3
Horn Pond Mountain and Arlington Yard
I was at Horn Pond Mountain in Woburn this afternoon from about 1 to 3 pm, conditions were ideal:
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Horn Pond Mountain and Arlington Yard
I was at Horn Pond Mountain in Woburn this afternoon from about 1 to 3 pm, conditions were ideal:
May 3
Tom Murray
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Peter Loshin
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May 3
Groton sightings
This Azure I saw yesterday seems to have the same dark patch on the hindwing, so is this one also a
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Groton sightings
This Azure I saw yesterday seems to have the same dark patch on the hindwing, so is this one also a
May 3
Steve Mirick
May 3
Migration of Red Admirals happening
Looks like Red Admirals are moving pretty good all of a sudden, especially along the coast. Multiple
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Migration of Red Admirals happening
Looks like Red Admirals are moving pretty good all of a sudden, especially along the coast. Multiple
May 3
Garry Kessler
May 2
Pittsfield, Mustard White, etc.
Pittsfield Red Admiral - 6 Spring Azure - 1 Cabbage White - 3 Mustard White - 10+, - https://
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Pittsfield, Mustard White, etc.
Pittsfield Red Admiral - 6 Spring Azure - 1 Cabbage White - 3 Mustard White - 10+, - https://
May 2
Andrew Griffith
May 2
Erwin S. Wilder WMA Norton MA 5/2/24
Since the sun was shining in Norton and not in Wareham, I took a trip to Erwin Wilder to check it out
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Erwin S. Wilder WMA Norton MA 5/2/24
Since the sun was shining in Norton and not in Wareham, I took a trip to Erwin Wilder to check it out
May 2
(Jeff) Boettner
May 2
Red Admirals in numbers
Hi all, Felt like a steady stream of Red Admirals all afternoon and I don't have stinging nettle
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Red Admirals in numbers
Hi all, Felt like a steady stream of Red Admirals all afternoon and I don't have stinging nettle
May 2
billb55
May 2
Whately butterflies
4/30/24 Cabbage White 2 Eastern Pine Elfin 1 American Lady 1 Red admiral 3 5/2/24 Cabbage White 2
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Whately butterflies
4/30/24 Cabbage White 2 Eastern Pine Elfin 1 American Lady 1 Red admiral 3 5/2/24 Cabbage White 2
May 2
Marjorie Watson
May 2
Butterflies 5-2-24 Daniel Boone Park Ipswich
While birding 5-2-24 at Daniel Boone Park Ipswich, I saw the following butterflies. Azures 3 Red
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Butterflies 5-2-24 Daniel Boone Park Ipswich
While birding 5-2-24 at Daniel Boone Park Ipswich, I saw the following butterflies. Azures 3 Red
May 2
Elise Barry
May 2
5/2/24 Belchertown yard
While working in the yard in the afternoon I saw: 1 Cabbage White 1 Eastern Pine Elfin - sunning and
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5/2/24 Belchertown yard
While working in the yard in the afternoon I saw: 1 Cabbage White 1 Eastern Pine Elfin - sunning and
May 2
Moe O'Connor
May 2
Early May Butterflies
(1) American Lady flying along Woodland Trail at Oregon Sportsmens' Club, Chicopee. (1) Cabbage
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Early May Butterflies
(1) American Lady flying along Woodland Trail at Oregon Sportsmens' Club, Chicopee. (1) Cabbage
May 2
Da...@dhsmall.net
May 2
More Red Admirals
Took a little time to check out some spots for butterflies (sunny 75 degrees). Red Admirals were
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More Red Admirals
Took a little time to check out some spots for butterflies (sunny 75 degrees). Red Admirals were
May 2
Michael Newton
May 2
Lunchtime walk along the Cochituate Rail Trail in Natick 5/2
Hello, I walked a couple miles along the Cochichuate Rail Trail in Natick from 12pm-1pm. Cabbage
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Lunchtime walk along the Cochituate Rail Trail in Natick 5/2
Hello, I walked a couple miles along the Cochichuate Rail Trail in Natick from 12pm-1pm. Cabbage
May 2
Da...@dhsmall.net
May 2
Red admiral Orange
May 2 3024 1 Red Admiral – Orange Ma 1 Cabbage White – Athol Ma Dave Small Da...@dhsmall.net 978-413-
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Red admiral Orange
May 2 3024 1 Red Admiral – Orange Ma 1 Cabbage White – Athol Ma Dave Small Da...@dhsmall.net 978-413-
May 2
Steve Mirick
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John Calhoun
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Apr 30
Azures in "Spring" in NH - what are they?
Thanks, Harry. I agree that DNA analyses need to be combined with morphological and biological
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Azures in "Spring" in NH - what are they?
Thanks, Harry. I agree that DNA analyses need to be combined with morphological and biological
Apr 30
Bette Robo
Apr 30
sightings 4/22/24
4/22/24 - Barre, Ware River Watershed spring azure 7 henry's elfin 1 4/22/24 - Oakham, Ware River
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sightings 4/22/24
4/22/24 - Barre, Ware River Watershed spring azure 7 henry's elfin 1 4/22/24 - Oakham, Ware River
Apr 30
Kris Albert
Apr 30
Franklin, MA 4/27
Saw one cabbage white and one spring azure at the trunkline trail! Unfortunately was not able to get
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Franklin, MA 4/27
Saw one cabbage white and one spring azure at the trunkline trail! Unfortunately was not able to get
Apr 30
billb55
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Steve M. Chorvas
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Apr 30
American Lady 4/16/24 Whately
Interesting observation from Texas. There was a first-of-season Red Admiral in my yard today, over
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American Lady 4/16/24 Whately
Interesting observation from Texas. There was a first-of-season Red Admiral in my yard today, over
Apr 30
Wendy Howes
Apr 29
New Braintree 4/29
In New Braintree today (4/29) under a bright overcast sky I observed 3 Juvenal's Duskywing, 1
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New Braintree 4/29
In New Braintree today (4/29) under a bright overcast sky I observed 3 Juvenal's Duskywing, 1
Apr 29
LisaH
Apr 29
Arlington yard
Today: 1 lone American Lady, ovipositing on pussytoes Lisa Wolfe/Peter Loshin
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Arlington yard
Today: 1 lone American Lady, ovipositing on pussytoes Lisa Wolfe/Peter Loshin
Apr 29
Andrew Griffith
Apr 29
Wareham and Plymouth 4/29/24
Quickly went to a few places to see if I could get a few photos today. As usual, I fight to figure
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Wareham and Plymouth 4/29/24
Quickly went to a few places to see if I could get a few photos today. As usual, I fight to figure
Apr 29