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Sep 19
Monarch Migration News
From Betty McCulloch, whose team continues the tagging program started by late Terry Whitham, who
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Monarch Migration News
From Betty McCulloch, whose team continues the tagging program started by late Terry Whitham, who
Sep 19
donald...@gmail.com
Aug 3
Insect decline? Fewer butterflies in Pelee Island count concern organizer
Monarchs arrived late in Ontario, so I question whether this is the "4th generation" for
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Insect decline? Fewer butterflies in Pelee Island count concern organizer
Monarchs arrived late in Ontario, so I question whether this is the "4th generation" for
Aug 3
Mark S.
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HowieH
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Jul 4
Monarch near Rosetta Gardens
I think I replied to Mark instead of the group (sorry about that!) so here is the original post and a
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Monarch near Rosetta Gardens
I think I replied to Mark instead of the group (sorry about that!) so here is the original post and a
Jul 4
rick cavasin
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Mark S.
3
Jul 3
Ontario Butterfly Atlas is no longer using data from eB
Reporting observations on this list won't get them into the Atlas, if that is what you are hoping
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Ontario Butterfly Atlas is no longer using data from eB
Reporting observations on this list won't get them into the Atlas, if that is what you are hoping
Jul 3
rick cavasin
May 29
Bog Elfin - the march west continues (but only just)
Hi All, Last week, I spent some time visiting some remote bogs west of Bissett Creek Road, on the
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Bog Elfin - the march west continues (but only just)
Hi All, Last week, I spent some time visiting some remote bogs west of Bissett Creek Road, on the
May 29
donald...@gmail.com
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rick cavasin
2
May 23
Consultation to Elevate Status of Monarchs to "Endangered" (SARA)
What a ridiculous notion. On Tue, 23 May 2023 at 11:23, donald...@gmail.com <donald.davis1@
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Consultation to Elevate Status of Monarchs to "Endangered" (SARA)
What a ridiculous notion. On Tue, 23 May 2023 at 11:23, donald...@gmail.com <donald.davis1@
May 23
donald...@gmail.com
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Nick Godfrey
2
May 16
Ontario Monarchs
The first milkweed plant in my garden is about 3 inches tall. Good timing. On Monday, 15 May 2023 at
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Ontario Monarchs
The first milkweed plant in my garden is about 3 inches tall. Good timing. On Monday, 15 May 2023 at
May 16
rick cavasin
May 11
redrawing the Bog Elfin range map - again!
Hi All, Yesterday, I visited a Bog near Coxvale (south of Ardoch) and found Bog Elfin. It's a bog
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redrawing the Bog Elfin range map - again!
Hi All, Yesterday, I visited a Bog near Coxvale (south of Ardoch) and found Bog Elfin. It's a bog
May 11
HowieH
May 9
tennessee spring swallowtails
It's quiet here and I had the chance to attend a nature festival in Tennessee where I saw and
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tennessee spring swallowtails
It's quiet here and I had the chance to attend a nature festival in Tennessee where I saw and
May 9
donald...@gmail.com
May 6
Obituary of Ron Tasker
One of two surviving co-authors of Ontario Butterfly Atlas (1992): https://www.legacy.com/ca/
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Obituary of Ron Tasker
One of two surviving co-authors of Ontario Butterfly Atlas (1992): https://www.legacy.com/ca/
May 6
Carolyn King
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rick cavasin
3
Apr 23
Sighting of Dorantes Longtail in Toronto
Hi Peter, Personally, I'm more inclined to think that a pupa stowed away among materials that
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Sighting of Dorantes Longtail in Toronto
Hi Peter, Personally, I'm more inclined to think that a pupa stowed away among materials that
Apr 23
donald...@gmail.com
Apr 10
Seeking Red Admiral, Painted Lady, American Lady Sightings
From Royce Bitzer: Spring has arrived, and I'm again requesting your sightings of Red Admirals,
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Seeking Red Admiral, Painted Lady, American Lady Sightings
From Royce Bitzer: Spring has arrived, and I'm again requesting your sightings of Red Admirals,
Apr 10
HowieH
Apr 1
first mourning cloaks in Bestview Park
My son and I took advantage of the (very) brief warm spell to do a first butterfly check in Bestview
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first mourning cloaks in Bestview Park
My son and I took advantage of the (very) brief warm spell to do a first butterfly check in Bestview
Apr 1
donald...@gmail.com
Mar 22
Release of Results of Wintering Monarch Census - March 21, 2023
Thanks to my colleague, Dr. Karen Oberhauser, for sharing this commentary. This news has now been
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Release of Results of Wintering Monarch Census - March 21, 2023
Thanks to my colleague, Dr. Karen Oberhauser, for sharing this commentary. This news has now been
Mar 22
donald...@gmail.com
Feb 2
Monarch Watch Releases "Domestic" Recoveries Database + Call for Submissions for Ontario Insects
Monarch Watch has released their "Domestic Recoveries Database" for tagged monarchs
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Monarch Watch Releases "Domestic" Recoveries Database + Call for Submissions for Ontario Insects
Monarch Watch has released their "Domestic Recoveries Database" for tagged monarchs
Feb 2
donald...@gmail.com
2
11/8/22
Federal Consultation On Assessment of Status of Monarch (Ends Dec. 20/22)
Here's the official news wire release that was published yesterday afternoon: Government of
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Federal Consultation On Assessment of Status of Monarch (Ends Dec. 20/22)
Here's the official news wire release that was published yesterday afternoon: Government of
11/8/22
Susan Brown
,
Susan Blayney
3
9/18/22
Leonard's Skipper???? Rosetta McClain Gardens, Toronto
Thanks Susan On Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 9:08:48 AM UTC-4 Susan Blayney wrote: Looks good for
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Leonard's Skipper???? Rosetta McClain Gardens, Toronto
Thanks Susan On Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 9:08:48 AM UTC-4 Susan Blayney wrote: Looks good for
9/18/22
Alan Macnaughton
9/12/22
TEA to continue to include eButterfly data in the Ontario Butterfly Atlas
In a posting of September 6, Rick Cavasin stated that he would no longer be reviewing and downloading
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TEA to continue to include eButterfly data in the Ontario Butterfly Atlas
In a posting of September 6, Rick Cavasin stated that he would no longer be reviewing and downloading
9/12/22
Bill Lamond
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rick cavasin
3
9/11/22
[On-Butterflies] Eastern Commas at Burt Rd, St George, Brant
Hi Bill, After you pointed this out, I started paying a bit more attention to the Eastern Comma
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[On-Butterflies] Eastern Commas at Burt Rd, St George, Brant
Hi Bill, After you pointed this out, I started paying a bit more attention to the Eastern Comma
9/11/22
Peter Hall halljp@rogers.com
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Donald Davis
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9/7/22
Common Buckeye, Fiery Skipper and other migrants at High Park, Toronto
Yes..winds certainly influence monarch flight speed and travel. While I have had a number tagged
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Common Buckeye, Fiery Skipper and other migrants at High Park, Toronto
Yes..winds certainly influence monarch flight speed and travel. While I have had a number tagged
9/7/22
Susan Brown
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rick cavasin
5
9/4/22
?Horace's Duskywing at Edwards Gardens, Toronto 8-31-2022 Thanks
Hi Bob, This is very interesting. I did a quick check on some of my own photos. I've got a "
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?Horace's Duskywing at Edwards Gardens, Toronto 8-31-2022 Thanks
Hi Bob, This is very interesting. I did a quick check on some of my own photos. I've got a "
9/4/22
Kathryn Boothby
9/3/22
Ocola and Fiery Skippers Norfolk County
I had the good fortune to find both an Ocola Skipper and a male Fiery Skipper in my gardens in the
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Ocola and Fiery Skippers Norfolk County
I had the good fortune to find both an Ocola Skipper and a male Fiery Skipper in my gardens in the
9/3/22
donald...@gmail.com
9/1/22
Fall Monarch Migration is Underway
For those interested in Monarchs, the fall migration is underway. These cool temperatures send the
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Fall Monarch Migration is Underway
For those interested in Monarchs, the fall migration is underway. These cool temperatures send the
9/1/22
Blake A. Mann
8/28/22
Marine Blue at Clear Creek nature reserve, Chatham-Kent
To my utter surprise, I found a Marine Blue at the Clear Creek Provicncial Nature Reserve in east
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Marine Blue at Clear Creek nature reserve, Chatham-Kent
To my utter surprise, I found a Marine Blue at the Clear Creek Provicncial Nature Reserve in east
8/28/22
b...@kryukich.on.ca
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Peter Hall halljp@rogers.com
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8/28/22
Horace's Duskywing in Toronto
Hi Bob: Thanks so much for the heads up about the Horace's Duskywing. I got to the location in
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Horace's Duskywing in Toronto
Hi Bob: Thanks so much for the heads up about the Horace's Duskywing. I got to the location in
8/28/22
rick cavasin
8/17/22
New location for Purplish Copper
It's only a bit south of the known locations, but it's still good to see that somebody is
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New location for Purplish Copper
It's only a bit south of the known locations, but it's still good to see that somebody is
8/17/22
Peter Hall halljp@rogers.com
8/14/22
Fiery Skipper at Old Mill, Toronto
Hi folks: While biking down the Humber River near the Old Mill, I stopped to check out some skippers
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Fiery Skipper at Old Mill, Toronto
Hi folks: While biking down the Humber River near the Old Mill, I stopped to check out some skippers
8/14/22
rick cavasin
8/13/22
Adding to the parade of infrequent migrants arriving in Ontario this summer...
What looks like a Horace's Duskywing in the leamington area: https://www.inaturalist.org/
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Adding to the parade of infrequent migrants arriving in Ontario this summer...
What looks like a Horace's Duskywing in the leamington area: https://www.inaturalist.org/
8/13/22
tachyo...@hotmail.com
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rick cavasin
2
8/4/22
Mid summer tiger swallowtail research
Hi All, I'd just like to add that based on past observations, the 2nd flight of Eastern Tigers
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Mid summer tiger swallowtail research
Hi All, I'd just like to add that based on past observations, the 2nd flight of Eastern Tigers
8/4/22
Steve Pike
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alfred adamo
4
8/2/22
Funeral Duskywing at Point Pelee
Its spelt Funereal folks. A nemesis lep for me - maybe this is the year. The updates are appreciated.
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Funeral Duskywing at Point Pelee
Its spelt Funereal folks. A nemesis lep for me - maybe this is the year. The updates are appreciated.
8/2/22