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Steve Pike
12/31/24
Point Pelee butterfly highlights 2024…
This is a review of highlights this year at Point Pelee which was an exceptional year that included
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Point Pelee butterfly highlights 2024…
This is a review of highlights this year at Point Pelee which was an exceptional year that included
12/31/24
donald...@gmail.com
12/2/24
Dec 3/24 - Zoom Meeting with Mexican Monarch Photographer Jamie Rojo
Registration required. Jamie will discuss his monarch photography and sale of prints to benefit
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Dec 3/24 - Zoom Meeting with Mexican Monarch Photographer Jamie Rojo
Registration required. Jamie will discuss his monarch photography and sale of prints to benefit
12/2/24
Bill Lamond
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HowieH
2
11/19/24
Orange and Clouded Sulphurs
Yesterday (Nov 18) at Downsview Park I saw well over a dozen clouded and orange sulphurs along the
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Orange and Clouded Sulphurs
Yesterday (Nov 18) at Downsview Park I saw well over a dozen clouded and orange sulphurs along the
11/19/24
donald...@gmail.com
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Donald Davis
5
11/13/24
More Late Ontario Monarchs
Karen Anderson reported that her husband apparently saw a Monarch in High Bluff campground on
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More Late Ontario Monarchs
Karen Anderson reported that her husband apparently saw a Monarch in High Bluff campground on
11/13/24
Susan Brown
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cmch...@gmail.com
3
11/12/24
Butterflies at Earl Bales Park, Toronto, ON Nov. 8, 2024
Sorry, every attempt to add a photo on any device is generating an error. Let's see if this works
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Butterflies at Earl Bales Park, Toronto, ON Nov. 8, 2024
Sorry, every attempt to add a photo on any device is generating an error. Let's see if this works
11/12/24
Susan Brown
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Howard Herscovitch
2
11/9/24
Clouded Sulphur Nov. 9, 2024 at Vaughan Crest Park, Thornhill, ON
I also saw a clouded sulphur in Downsview Park on Nov 9. On Sat, Nov 9, 2024 at 4:03 PM Susan Brown
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Clouded Sulphur Nov. 9, 2024 at Vaughan Crest Park, Thornhill, ON
I also saw a clouded sulphur in Downsview Park on Nov 9. On Sat, Nov 9, 2024 at 4:03 PM Susan Brown
11/9/24
Susan Brown
11/7/24
E.C. Blue Nov. 7, 2024 at arl Bales Park, Toronto, ON
Broke my own record today for latest date seen.
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E.C. Blue Nov. 7, 2024 at arl Bales Park, Toronto, ON
Broke my own record today for latest date seen.
11/7/24
Susan Brown
11/5/24
European Common Blue Nov. 5, 2024 at Earl Bales Park, Toronto, ON
Today I broke my own record for latest date to see this species. Previous was Oct. 30, 2024 at t his
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European Common Blue Nov. 5, 2024 at Earl Bales Park, Toronto, ON
Today I broke my own record for latest date to see this species. Previous was Oct. 30, 2024 at t his
11/5/24
donald...@gmail.com
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Donald Davis
7
11/2/24
Late Monarch Sightings From All Over Southern Ontario
My latest sighting ever was at Presqu'ile Provincial Park on one November 8th. A cold cloudy day,
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Late Monarch Sightings From All Over Southern Ontario
My latest sighting ever was at Presqu'ile Provincial Park on one November 8th. A cold cloudy day,
11/2/24
Steve Pike
11/1/24
Red-spotted Purple and Variegated Fritillary at Point Pelee…
With yesterday's record high temperatures and intriguing wind direction originating from the Gulf
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Red-spotted Purple and Variegated Fritillary at Point Pelee…
With yesterday's record high temperatures and intriguing wind direction originating from the Gulf
11/1/24
Susan Brown
10/30/24
European Common Blue, male at Earl Bales Park, Oct. 30, 2024
Today I bested my own rfecord for latest date seen of this species. Previous was Oct. 24, 2023 at
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European Common Blue, male at Earl Bales Park, Oct. 30, 2024
Today I bested my own rfecord for latest date seen of this species. Previous was Oct. 24, 2023 at
10/30/24
Ed O'Connor
9/27/24
Variegated Fritillary, Toronto
I saw this fritillary on my walk through the neighbourhood this morning. It was nectaring on
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Variegated Fritillary, Toronto
I saw this fritillary on my walk through the neighbourhood this morning. It was nectaring on
9/27/24
Steve Pike
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Chris Cheatle
7
9/15/24
Southern Dogface Sulphur at Point Pelee…
Still a few flying about, but numbers already seem much lower than reported when 1st seen. Extremely
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Southern Dogface Sulphur at Point Pelee…
Still a few flying about, but numbers already seem much lower than reported when 1st seen. Extremely
9/15/24
rick cavasin
9/15/24
test message to Ontario Butterflies Group Admin
We don't know who the current administrator is, but we're hoping to reach them. Please
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test message to Ontario Butterflies Group Admin
We don't know who the current administrator is, but we're hoping to reach them. Please
9/15/24
djka...@gmail.com
9/1/24
a surprisingly good day in Carden
On a sunny but windy day in Carden, I visited North Bear Alvar and saw 10+ species. Numbers were low
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a surprisingly good day in Carden
On a sunny but windy day in Carden, I visited North Bear Alvar and saw 10+ species. Numbers were low
9/1/24
Nick Godfrey
9/1/24
Oakville European Common Blue
I was happy to see a Europen Common Blue in a small restoration patch I have been developing with the
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Oakville European Common Blue
I was happy to see a Europen Common Blue in a small restoration patch I have been developing with the
9/1/24
Bill Lamond
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Donald Davis
6
8/27/24
Pipevine Swallowtail in Brantford
And a third pristine Pipevine Swallowtail spotted this afternoon in Port Hope. Dutchman's pipe in
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Pipevine Swallowtail in Brantford
And a third pristine Pipevine Swallowtail spotted this afternoon in Port Hope. Dutchman's pipe in
8/27/24
Bill Lamond
8/25/24
[OnButterflies] Some Rare Immigrants of Late
Hi, The rarer immigrant butterflies have been scarce the last few years. After years of being annual
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[OnButterflies] Some Rare Immigrants of Late
Hi, The rarer immigrant butterflies have been scarce the last few years. After years of being annual
8/25/24
Jeff Larson
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rick cavasin
2
8/21/24
New Yard Butterfly - Zabulon Skipper at Harrow, August 21, 2024
Lots of Zabulons have been reported on iNat this year. This link should show you those observed on
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New Yard Butterfly - Zabulon Skipper at Harrow, August 21, 2024
Lots of Zabulons have been reported on iNat this year. This link should show you those observed on
8/21/24
Mark S.
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Donald Davis
2
8/14/24
Pipevine Swallowtail
There have been a number of sightings in Northumberland County, and Port Hope area in particular.
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Pipevine Swallowtail
There have been a number of sightings in Northumberland County, and Port Hope area in particular.
8/14/24
Maxim Larrivée
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donald...@gmail.com
2
7/25/24
eButterfly mobile app webinar tomorrow 6pm
LINK TO RECORDING OF eBUTTERFLY MOBILE APP WEBINAR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9arNa8OhNsw On
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eButterfly mobile app webinar tomorrow 6pm
LINK TO RECORDING OF eBUTTERFLY MOBILE APP WEBINAR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9arNa8OhNsw On
7/25/24
donald...@gmail.com
7/25/24
INTERNATIONAL MONARCH BLITZ BEGINS JULY 26, 2024
SEE: http://www.cec.org/international-monarch-monitoring-blitz/ CANADIAN MILKWEED AND MONARCH REPORTS
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INTERNATIONAL MONARCH BLITZ BEGINS JULY 26, 2024
SEE: http://www.cec.org/international-monarch-monitoring-blitz/ CANADIAN MILKWEED AND MONARCH REPORTS
7/25/24
rick cavasin
7/8/24
Trying to contact Rayfield Pye
If anyone has an up-to-date email address for Rayfield, please forward it to me via email (please don
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Trying to contact Rayfield Pye
If anyone has an up-to-date email address for Rayfield, please forward it to me via email (please don
7/8/24
donald...@gmail.com
6/11/24
Looking for Successful Butterfly Gardeners with Balconies in Urban Settings
PhD. student seeking to contact balcony owners in urban settings who have planted milkweed and nectar
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Looking for Successful Butterfly Gardeners with Balconies in Urban Settings
PhD. student seeking to contact balcony owners in urban settings who have planted milkweed and nectar
6/11/24
Bill Lamond
5/26/24
[ON Butterflies] Zabulon Skippers at Ojibway Prairie, Windsor
Hello, Bob Curry and I visited the above site on Friday 24 May, specifically to look for Zabulon
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[ON Butterflies] Zabulon Skippers at Ojibway Prairie, Windsor
Hello, Bob Curry and I visited the above site on Friday 24 May, specifically to look for Zabulon
5/26/24
rick cavasin
5/24/24
2024 Bog Elfin Blitz - I'll see your 6 Elfin species, and raise you an Early Hairstreak
Hi All, continuing the saga... On May 16, I set out with a friend to check for Bog Elfin at locations
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2024 Bog Elfin Blitz - I'll see your 6 Elfin species, and raise you an Early Hairstreak
Hi All, continuing the saga... On May 16, I set out with a friend to check for Bog Elfin at locations
5/24/24
rick cavasin
5/24/24
2024 Bog Elfin Blitz - 6 Elfins in one day
Hi All, Continuing from my last missive.... On May 15 I set out from Deep River to visit a bog on
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2024 Bog Elfin Blitz - 6 Elfins in one day
Hi All, Continuing from my last missive.... On May 15 I set out from Deep River to visit a bog on
5/24/24
rick cavasin
5/22/24
2024 Bog Elfin Blitz - lessons learned
Hi All, I'm planning a series of (belated) reports of my Bog Elfin observations in recent days. I
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2024 Bog Elfin Blitz - lessons learned
Hi All, I'm planning a series of (belated) reports of my Bog Elfin observations in recent days. I
5/22/24
Susan Brown
5/19/24
Monarch FOY May 19, 2024 at Vaughan Crest Park, Thornhill, ON
I chased after her until she settled for a photo op!
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Monarch FOY May 19, 2024 at Vaughan Crest Park, Thornhill, ON
I chased after her until she settled for a photo op!
5/19/24
donald...@gmail.com
5/16/24
Monarch - Roseneath, Ontario
Jean Huffman spotted her first monarch of the year today in Roseneath, Ontario. Jean reports that
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Monarch - Roseneath, Ontario
Jean Huffman spotted her first monarch of the year today in Roseneath, Ontario. Jean reports that
5/16/24