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kstei...@aol.com

Apr 21

Leader Needed and Field Trip Added

Hi all -- Is anyone interested in leading a MA Butterfly Club field trip to Mt. Tom this weekend? It

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Leader Needed and Field Trip Added

Hi all -- Is anyone interested in leading a MA Butterfly Club field trip to Mt. Tom this weekend? It

Apr 21

Apr 19

4/18/2026 - Spring Azures + Mourning Cloak, Gloucester, MA

It was 50 degrees and sunny yesterday, so I went over to Tompson Street Reservation in Gloucester to

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4/18/2026 - Spring Azures + Mourning Cloak, Gloucester, MA

It was 50 degrees and sunny yesterday, so I went over to Tompson Street Reservation in Gloucester to

Apr 19

Apr 17

Groton butterflies 4-17-26

While birding at Fitch's Bridge Rd. farm fields, I had: Summer Azure? 1 Summer Azure (Celastrina

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Groton butterflies 4-17-26

While birding at Fitch's Bridge Rd. farm fields, I had: Summer Azure? 1 Summer Azure (Celastrina

Apr 17

Apr 17

4/17/26, Fernside Rd., Lee

Today, once the rain stopped: West Virginia Whites - 14 Spring Azure - 1 Eastern Comma - 1

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4/17/26, Fernside Rd., Lee

Today, once the rain stopped: West Virginia Whites - 14 Spring Azure - 1 Eastern Comma - 1

Apr 17

Andrew Griffith

Apr 16

4/16/26 New area of Myles Standish State Forest in Plymouth - Elfins!

I went to a new area of Myles Standish that is just over the line from Wareham into Plymouth. It is

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4/16/26 New area of Myles Standish State Forest in Plymouth - Elfins!

I went to a new area of Myles Standish that is just over the line from Wareham into Plymouth. It is

Apr 16

Apr 16

3 butterfly species

At Long Hill TTOR in Beverly, Cabbage White, Mourning Cloak and a Lady, American or painted, I did

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3 butterfly species

At Long Hill TTOR in Beverly, Cabbage White, Mourning Cloak and a Lady, American or painted, I did

Apr 16

Apr 15

Brooks estate Medford 3 cabbage whites 1 mourning cloak

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Brooks estate Medford 3 cabbage whites 1 mourning cloak

Apr 15

Apr 15

Hessel's Hairstreak Massachusetts butterfly search for 2026

Greetings Butterfly Seekers! Danielle (me) is continuing the epic rare Hessel's Hairstreak

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Hessel's Hairstreak Massachusetts butterfly search for 2026

Greetings Butterfly Seekers! Danielle (me) is continuing the epic rare Hessel's Hairstreak

Apr 15

Apr 15

FOY, in Hartwich

AT 2:00 PM, 4/15, sunny, 75F, slight wind, 1 Mourning Cloak

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FOY, in Hartwich

AT 2:00 PM, 4/15, sunny, 75F, slight wind, 1 Mourning Cloak

Apr 15

Apr 14

Horn Pond Mountain Woburn 2026-04-14

Warm and sunny, no wind. I was there from about 11:00 am to 12:30. 3 Mourning Cloak 1 Cabbage White 1

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Horn Pond Mountain Woburn 2026-04-14

Warm and sunny, no wind. I was there from about 11:00 am to 12:30. 3 Mourning Cloak 1 Cabbage White 1

Apr 14

Apr 14

4/14/2026 - Eastern Comma, Ipswich, MA

I saw an Eastern Comma today (4/14/26) at Willowdale State Forest in Ipswich, by the Pineswamp Rd

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4/14/2026 - Eastern Comma, Ipswich, MA

I saw an Eastern Comma today (4/14/26) at Willowdale State Forest in Ipswich, by the Pineswamp Rd

Apr 14

Andrew Griffith

Apr 14

Myles Standish State Forest and Great Neck Audubon 4/14/26

Took very quick trips to both Myles Standish in Carver and Great Neck Audubon in Wareham today. At

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Myles Standish State Forest and Great Neck Audubon 4/14/26

Took very quick trips to both Myles Standish in Carver and Great Neck Audubon in Wareham today. At

Apr 14

MATTHEW PELIKAN

Apr 12

Martha's Vineyard, 4/11/26

A mourning cloak, two cabbage whites, and two worn American ladies in Oak Bluffs on a mighty fine day

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Martha's Vineyard, 4/11/26

A mourning cloak, two cabbage whites, and two worn American ladies in Oak Bluffs on a mighty fine day

Apr 12

Apr 11

A walk around Mass Audubon's Rocky Hill sanctuary on a nice warm sunny day produced a couple of

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A walk around Mass Audubon's Rocky Hill sanctuary on a nice warm sunny day produced a couple of

Apr 11

Apr 11

FOY, 1, Very Bright Blair Pond, Cambridge, 10:30am, 4/9/2026 -- frederic...@gmail.com

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FOY, 1, Very Bright Blair Pond, Cambridge, 10:30am, 4/9/2026 -- frederic...@gmail.com

Apr 11

Apr 10

4/10-- Northborough

Seen on this unexpectedly warm day on the Cedar Swamp Trail off Cedar Hill Road: Spring Azure 25

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4/10-- Northborough

Seen on this unexpectedly warm day on the Cedar Swamp Trail off Cedar Hill Road: Spring Azure 25

Apr 10

Andrew Griffith

Apr 10

4/10/26 Moose Hill, Sharon MA and Myles Standish State Forest, Carver MA

It was a beautiful day out with full sun and temps in the high 50's/low 60's so we decided to

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4/10/26 Moose Hill, Sharon MA and Myles Standish State Forest, Carver MA

It was a beautiful day out with full sun and temps in the high 50's/low 60's so we decided to

Apr 10

Apr 10

I have 2 very small lists from 4/4/26 and 4/10/26, Fernside and Jerusalem Rds in Lee. On 4/4 I found

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I have 2 very small lists from 4/4/26 and 4/10/26, Fernside and Jerusalem Rds in Lee. On 4/4 I found

Apr 10

Apr 9

4/9/2026 - Mourning Cloak, West Newbury, MA

I was very happy to see a Mourning Cloak this afternoon (4/9/2026) at the Ordway Reservation in West

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4/9/2026 - Mourning Cloak, West Newbury, MA

I was very happy to see a Mourning Cloak this afternoon (4/9/2026) at the Ordway Reservation in West

Apr 9

Apr 9

Eastern Tailed Blue

April 9: Eastern Tailed Blue flying alongside Oregon Sportsmen's Club beaver pond in Chicopee.

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Eastern Tailed Blue

April 9: Eastern Tailed Blue flying alongside Oregon Sportsmen's Club beaver pond in Chicopee.

Apr 9

Joseph Wicinski, … Moe O'Connor3

Apr 9

Journal Photos and Articles, and Memories of Elise Barry

Elise was always friendly and helpful on the butterfly walks. It was a pleasure to spend time with

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Journal Photos and Articles, and Memories of Elise Barry

Elise was always friendly and helpful on the butterfly walks. It was a pleasure to spend time with

Apr 9

Apr 7

MBC Field Trips

Would someone close to Northampton like to step up and lead this lovely walk. Northampton Community

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MBC Field Trips

Would someone close to Northampton like to step up and lead this lovely walk. Northampton Community

Apr 7

Apr 6

MBC Field Trips Leaders Needed

Anybody interested in these? We need leaders. Just get back to me if you are. Thanks! **Dinosaur Foot

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MBC Field Trips Leaders Needed

Anybody interested in these? We need leaders. Just get back to me if you are. Thanks! **Dinosaur Foot

Apr 6

Apr 6

Mass Butterfly Club Field Walks 2026

Hello There! Would anyone be interested in leading this walk dear Tom used to lead? He did it earlier

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Mass Butterfly Club Field Walks 2026

Hello There! Would anyone be interested in leading this walk dear Tom used to lead? He did it earlier

Apr 6

Steve Mirick, Madison, Stafford2

Apr 3

Cuba Trip Report - Butterflies and Odes

I think I want to be Steve Mirick when I grow up………… Pretty sure you leave us all wistful for Cuba.

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Cuba Trip Report - Butterflies and Odes

I think I want to be Steve Mirick when I grow up………… Pretty sure you leave us all wistful for Cuba.

Apr 3

Apr 1

During a walk in the woods in West Gloucester, I saw my first of the year Mourning Cloak butterfly.😃

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During a walk in the woods in West Gloucester, I saw my first of the year Mourning Cloak butterfly.😃

Apr 1

Mar 31

Monarch Reference, 3/28/2026

No Kings Favorite Signs The only orange Monarch I want [butterfly drawing] Morons Are Governing

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Monarch Reference, 3/28/2026

No Kings Favorite Signs The only orange Monarch I want [butterfly drawing] Morons Are Governing

Mar 31

Mar 30

Groton Eastern Comma 3-30-26

A walk through the Groton town forest on this nice warm day produced my first butterfly of the year.

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Groton Eastern Comma 3-30-26

A walk through the Groton town forest on this nice warm day produced my first butterfly of the year.

Mar 30

Josh, … (Jeff) Boettner3

Mar 30

iNat record from July 2024, Zebra Swallowtail in Gloucester

Hi Josh and all, I like the idea that it came from a plant from the south. Pawpaw is becoming popular

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iNat record from July 2024, Zebra Swallowtail in Gloucester

Hi Josh and all, I like the idea that it came from a plant from the south. Pawpaw is becoming popular

Mar 30

Mar 29

Morning Cloak on the Cape today! 43 degrees but sunny. Sent from my iPhone

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Morning Cloak on the Cape today! 43 degrees but sunny. Sent from my iPhone

Mar 29

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