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Oct 7

Nothing new for the derby but nice to see a few butterflies around all day: 4-5 American Ladies 5

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Nothing new for the derby but nice to see a few butterflies around all day: 4-5 American Ladies 5

Oct 7

Andrew Griffith

Oct 7

2025 October Derby results through week 1

Only a few days into the month and we have quite an impressive list!. October 2025 Sightings List [

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2025 October Derby results through week 1

Only a few days into the month and we have quite an impressive list!. October 2025 Sightings List [

Oct 7

Andrew Griffith

Oct 7

Carvahlo Farm - Fairhaven, MA 10/7/25

Went to Carvahlo Farm in Fairhaven today to see if I could scare up a Least Skipper. I was successful

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Carvahlo Farm - Fairhaven, MA 10/7/25

Went to Carvahlo Farm in Fairhaven today to see if I could scare up a Least Skipper. I was successful

Oct 7

Oct 7

Mourning Cloak And three cabbage whites on Straitsmouth Island Monday Oct. 6. -- Susan Hedman,

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Mourning Cloak And three cabbage whites on Straitsmouth Island Monday Oct. 6. -- Susan Hedman,

Oct 7

Oct 6

10/6/25 - Red Admiral, Rockport, MA

While birding today (10/6/25) at Halibut Point State Park in Rockport, I was pleasantly surprised to

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10/6/25 - Red Admiral, Rockport, MA

While birding today (10/6/25) at Halibut Point State Park in Rockport, I was pleasantly surprised to

Oct 6

Oct 6

10/6/25, Berkshire County

I spent the weekend and today looking for either of the tortoiseshells, Mustard Whites, Gray Comma or

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10/6/25, Berkshire County

I spent the weekend and today looking for either of the tortoiseshells, Mustard Whites, Gray Comma or

Oct 6

Andrew Griffith

Oct 6

Wareham, MA 10/6/25

When walking down Main Street today, a coworker of mine saw a Pipevine Swallowtail. She got photos of

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Wareham, MA 10/6/25

When walking down Main Street today, a coworker of mine saw a Pipevine Swallowtail. She got photos of

Oct 6

Oct 6

October Monarchy

Good Morning Butterfly People. October 4 and 5—1 Monarch each day flying in garden. The one today—Oct

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October Monarchy

Good Morning Butterfly People. October 4 and 5—1 Monarch each day flying in garden. The one today—Oct

Oct 6

Oct 6

monarchs on the move

from me and friends Oct 1 - 1 monarch eclosed in yard - Nina Wilds, Holliston Oct 2 - 1 monarch

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monarchs on the move

from me and friends Oct 1 - 1 monarch eclosed in yard - Nina Wilds, Holliston Oct 2 - 1 monarch

Oct 6

Oct 5

Is anyone running the October Derby this year? I see a lot of good October butterflies being posted.

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Is anyone running the October Derby this year? I see a lot of good October butterflies being posted.

Oct 5

Oct 5

Codman Community Gardens, Lincoln, 10/5/25, 12:15-12:30

Monarch, 2 [zinnias] Viceroy, 1 [freelance] Cabbage White, 14 Clouded Sulphur, 6 -- frederickbouchard

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Codman Community Gardens, Lincoln, 10/5/25, 12:15-12:30

Monarch, 2 [zinnias] Viceroy, 1 [freelance] Cabbage White, 14 Clouded Sulphur, 6 -- frederickbouchard

Oct 5

Oct 5

Groton butterflies 10-5-25

I walked a couple small fields at the edge of the town forest for almost an hour this afternoon.

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Groton butterflies 10-5-25

I walked a couple small fields at the edge of the town forest for almost an hour this afternoon.

Oct 5

Oct 5

Cabbage White in Westborough

I was on the 25 th Anniversary hike of the Westborough Charm Bracelet Trail today. Shortly after 1pm,

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Cabbage White in Westborough

I was on the 25 th Anniversary hike of the Westborough Charm Bracelet Trail today. Shortly after 1pm,

Oct 5

Oct 5

Today: 1 Great Spangled Fritillary (1st we have seen in the yard since quite a few years ago) 4

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Today: 1 Great Spangled Fritillary (1st we have seen in the yard since quite a few years ago) 4

Oct 5

Oct 5

Mourning Cloak 10-5 -25 Georgetown

I was pleasantly surprised to see a Mourning Cloak flying in my yard this afternoon in Georgetown. 10

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Mourning Cloak 10-5 -25 Georgetown

I was pleasantly surprised to see a Mourning Cloak flying in my yard this afternoon in Georgetown. 10

Oct 5

Wendy Howes, … FRANK MODEL3

Oct 5

One for the Derby & history question

That looks about right. Frank Sent from my iPhone On Oct 4, 2025, at 2:34 PM, 'Andrew Griffith

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One for the Derby & history question

That looks about right. Frank Sent from my iPhone On Oct 4, 2025, at 2:34 PM, 'Andrew Griffith

Oct 5

Oct 4

Newbury & Rowley 10/4/25

Tendercrop Farm cut flower fields, Newbury 10+ Cabbage White 2 Clouded Sulphur 2 Common Buckeye (both

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Newbury & Rowley 10/4/25

Tendercrop Farm cut flower fields, Newbury 10+ Cabbage White 2 Clouded Sulphur 2 Common Buckeye (both

Oct 4

Oct 4

Housatonic Valley WMA

10/4/25 I made a stop in Lenox today in search of Mustard Whites, unfortunately I had no luck with

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Housatonic Valley WMA

10/4/25 I made a stop in Lenox today in search of Mustard Whites, unfortunately I had no luck with

Oct 4

Andrew Griffith

Oct 4

Wareham, MA 10-4-25 - Fiery Skippers

Some nice species in the yard on this beautiful, full sun, upper 70's, little to no breeze day

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Wareham, MA 10-4-25 - Fiery Skippers

Some nice species in the yard on this beautiful, full sun, upper 70's, little to no breeze day

Oct 4

Oct 4

Claypit Pond/BHS Miyawaki Forest Planting Party, 10/4/25, 10am-2pm

Flyby leps: Monarch 1 American Lady 1 Cabbage White 4 Clouded Sulphur 3. -- frederickbouchard@gmail.

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Claypit Pond/BHS Miyawaki Forest Planting Party, 10/4/25, 10am-2pm

Flyby leps: Monarch 1 American Lady 1 Cabbage White 4 Clouded Sulphur 3. -- frederickbouchard@gmail.

Oct 4

Oct 3

Lep Sightings here 30 Sept and 3 Oct ...

... here at 'Adams Farm', West Bridgewater.. 30 Sept Cabbage White 5 Grey Hairstreak 1 (

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Lep Sightings here 30 Sept and 3 Oct ...

... here at 'Adams Farm', West Bridgewater.. 30 Sept Cabbage White 5 Grey Hairstreak 1 (

Oct 3

Oct 3

Ocola skipper, 1 (nice and fresh) American Ladies, 4 Sulphur, 1 Monarch, 3 (including 1 mating pair,

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Ocola skipper, 1 (nice and fresh) American Ladies, 4 Sulphur, 1 Monarch, 3 (including 1 mating pair,

Oct 3

Oct 3

Waltham 10/3 1 Azure butterfly flying around the Stone Church flowers on Main St. It disappeared

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Waltham 10/3 1 Azure butterfly flying around the Stone Church flowers on Main St. It disappeared

Oct 3

Oct 3

Newburyport area 10/3/25

Mill Pond RA, West Newbury 6 Cabbage White 5 Clouded Sulphur 1 American Copper 1 Monarch 1 Peck's

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Newburyport area 10/3/25

Mill Pond RA, West Newbury 6 Cabbage White 5 Clouded Sulphur 1 American Copper 1 Monarch 1 Peck's

Oct 3

Andrew Griffith

Oct 2

Mass Audubon Great Neck - Wareham, MA 10/2/25

Took a quick walk around Mass Audubon Great Neck in Wareham today to see what was flying. Not too

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Mass Audubon Great Neck - Wareham, MA 10/2/25

Took a quick walk around Mass Audubon Great Neck in Wareham today to see what was flying. Not too

Oct 2

Oct 2

My yard in Waltham 10/2

1 American Lady, very faded but not tattered. Sat in the sun for a long time warming up. 1 cabbage

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My yard in Waltham 10/2

1 American Lady, very faded but not tattered. Sat in the sun for a long time warming up. 1 cabbage

Oct 2

Andrew Griffith

Oct 2

Wareham, MA 10-2-25

Saw one Spicebush Swallowtail on my ride home today and one Ocola Skipper in the yard when I got home

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Wareham, MA 10-2-25

Saw one Spicebush Swallowtail on my ride home today and one Ocola Skipper in the yard when I got home

Oct 2

Oct 2

West Hill dam, Uxbridge

10/2 2 clouded sulphur 1 eastern tailed Blue 2 Pearl crescent 1 viceroy Tom Dodd, Upton

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West Hill dam, Uxbridge

10/2 2 clouded sulphur 1 eastern tailed Blue 2 Pearl crescent 1 viceroy Tom Dodd, Upton

Oct 2

Oct 1

Autumn has arrived. It's up to mantids and monarchs to make humans care about all insects

An interesting article from Worcester Magazine: https://www.worcestermag.com/story/lifestyle/columns/

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Autumn has arrived. It's up to mantids and monarchs to make humans care about all insects

An interesting article from Worcester Magazine: https://www.worcestermag.com/story/lifestyle/columns/

Oct 1

Oct 1

9/30/25 & 10/1/25 - Reports from Ipswich, Newbury

The summer season is slowly but surely starting to wind down as trees start to lose their leaves here

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9/30/25 & 10/1/25 - Reports from Ipswich, Newbury

The summer season is slowly but surely starting to wind down as trees start to lose their leaves here

Oct 1

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