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Steve Pike
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Nick Godfrey
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8:11 AM
Juvenal's Dusky-Wing immigration into Point Pelee
I would be interested in joing the Pelee Rare Butterfly WhatsApp group - but I can't seem to find
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Juvenal's Dusky-Wing immigration into Point Pelee
I would be interested in joing the Pelee Rare Butterfly WhatsApp group - but I can't seem to find
8:11 AM
donald...@gmail.com
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Donald Davis
3
Apr 12
Those Southerly Winds.....
Journey North generally checks and vets their sightings, in the past for Canada with support of late
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Those Southerly Winds.....
Journey North generally checks and vets their sightings, in the past for Canada with support of late
Apr 12
Susan Brown
Apr 12
Bestview Park, Toronto, ON Apr. 10, 2024
I had 5 butterfly species at the park today; many Mourning Cloaks, at least 3 Compton Tortoiseshell,
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Bestview Park, Toronto, ON Apr. 10, 2024
I had 5 butterfly species at the park today; many Mourning Cloaks, at least 3 Compton Tortoiseshell,
Apr 12
HowieH
Apr 12
Bestview Park Butterflies
The warm weather has brought out the butterflies in Bestview Park. We saw our first mourning cloaks
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Bestview Park Butterflies
The warm weather has brought out the butterflies in Bestview Park. We saw our first mourning cloaks
Apr 12
donald...@gmail.com
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rick cavasin
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Apr 11
Red Admiral Break-Out from Texas
Hi Don, You are absolutely correct. One can find old list postings on the google groups website. I
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Red Admiral Break-Out from Texas
Hi Don, You are absolutely correct. One can find old list postings on the google groups website. I
Apr 11
james holdsworth
Apr 10
Olympia Marble and Brown Elfin flying at Ipperwash, April 10
I had 9 Marbles and 2 Elfins on the wing near the MNR lots at Ipperwash this afternoon, early dates
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Olympia Marble and Brown Elfin flying at Ipperwash, April 10
I had 9 Marbles and 2 Elfins on the wing near the MNR lots at Ipperwash this afternoon, early dates
Apr 10
donald...@gmail.com
Apr 10
Passing of Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist Darlene Burgess of Leamington, ON
So saddened to learn that a very important person who devoted so much time and effort to monarch
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Passing of Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist Darlene Burgess of Leamington, ON
So saddened to learn that a very important person who devoted so much time and effort to monarch
Apr 10
Susan Brown
Mar 13
Compton Tortoiseshell
Yesterday, Mar. 12, 2024 I found one Compton Tortoiseshell at the tree sap on a lovely afternoon walk
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Compton Tortoiseshell
Yesterday, Mar. 12, 2024 I found one Compton Tortoiseshell at the tree sap on a lovely afternoon walk
Mar 13
donald...@gmail.com
Mar 11
EARLY DEPARTURE OF MONARCHS FROM MEXICO
Chip Taylor, Board member emeritus, Monarch Butterfly Fund, and Founding Director of Monarch Watch,
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EARLY DEPARTURE OF MONARCHS FROM MEXICO
Chip Taylor, Board member emeritus, Monarch Butterfly Fund, and Founding Director of Monarch Watch,
Mar 11
donald...@gmail.com
Mar 10
FINAL CALL - Submissions for Next Issue of Ontario Insects
Hello all: Next deadline is Friday, March 15th, with submissions made after that date published at
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FINAL CALL - Submissions for Next Issue of Ontario Insects
Hello all: Next deadline is Friday, March 15th, with submissions made after that date published at
Mar 10
HowieH
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Susan Brown
3
Mar 5
eastern comma, Bestview Park, Mar 4
Just back from the park after the sun disappeared and before the rain arrived. I saw at least 2 (at
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eastern comma, Bestview Park, Mar 4
Just back from the park after the sun disappeared and before the rain arrived. I saw at least 2 (at
Mar 5
james holdsworth
Feb 27
Eastern Comma, Northville, Feb 27
As noted above. My earliest ever but, with the weather we're getting, I'm sure lots are
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Eastern Comma, Northville, Feb 27
As noted above. My earliest ever but, with the weather we're getting, I'm sure lots are
Feb 27
donald...@gmail.com
12/26/23
Canadian Monarchs Now Ranked Under S.A.R.A. as "Endangered"
Monarch butterflies are now ranked under Canada's Species at Risk Act as "Endangered".
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Canadian Monarchs Now Ranked Under S.A.R.A. as "Endangered"
Monarch butterflies are now ranked under Canada's Species at Risk Act as "Endangered".
12/26/23
Ontario Butterflies
9/19/23
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
9/19/23
donald...@gmail.com
8/3/23
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
8/3/23
Mark S.
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HowieH
2
7/4/23
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
7/4/23
rick cavasin
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Mark S.
3
7/3/23
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
7/3/23
rick cavasin
5/29/23
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
5/29/23
donald...@gmail.com
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rick cavasin
2
5/23/23
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@
5/23/23
donald...@gmail.com
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Nick Godfrey
2
5/16/23
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
5/16/23
rick cavasin
5/11/23
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
5/11/23
HowieH
5/9/23
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
5/9/23
donald...@gmail.com
5/6/23
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/
5/6/23
Carolyn King
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rick cavasin
3
4/23/23
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
4/23/23
donald...@gmail.com
4/10/23
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,
4/10/23
HowieH
4/1/23
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
4/1/23
donald...@gmail.com
3/22/23
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
3/22/23
donald...@gmail.com
2/2/23
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
2/2/23
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
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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