Dion's Skipper in Loudon!
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Steve Mirick
Jul 12, 2026, 8:39:20 PMJul 12
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Adding to the increasing number of locations for this species in NH.....
Jane and I pulled over to the side of Rt. 129 in Loudon where there was
an area of wetlands. I saw a Mulberry Wing from the car window!! So we
got out and within 5 minutes we found a couple more Mulberry Wings and a
DION'S SKIPPER! The butterflies apparently were flying out of the marsh
to find nectar. There was a small amount of Purple Vetch at the side of
the road and that's what they were finding!
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/380838045
Amazing how this species has expanded since the first State record by
Mike Thomas in 2022!!
Steve & Jane Mirick
Bradford, MA
Jane and I pulled over to the side of Rt. 129 in Loudon where there was
an area of wetlands. I saw a Mulberry Wing from the car window!! So we
got out and within 5 minutes we found a couple more Mulberry Wings and a
DION'S SKIPPER! The butterflies apparently were flying out of the marsh
to find nectar. There was a small amount of Purple Vetch at the side of
the road and that's what they were finding!
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/380838045
Amazing how this species has expanded since the first State record by
Mike Thomas in 2022!!
Steve & Jane Mirick
Bradford, MA
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