Edith’s Checkerspots are one of the butterflies I encounter often in the Pacific Northwest. They seem to be abundant, with the exception of the ssp. taylori, which is listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.  Sparks Lake, Deschutes County, Oregon 44.02548, -121.728 Meadow at the north end of Sparks Lake, along Sandy Creek. The Edith’s…

Red Admiral, aka Red Admirable, butterflies, are found throughout North America, and in every county in Oregon and Washington. They migrate north in the spring, abundant some years and not so abundant others. They are also found in Europe, Africa, New Zealand, and Asia. W Boundary Road, Klamath County, Oregon 42.87051, -121.84766 This large puddle…

Painted Lady butterflies are found in every continent except Antarctica. They can also found in every county of Washington and Oregon. W Boundary Road, Klamath County, Oregon 42.8705, -121.84775 At Boundary Road where Sand Creek crosses there is a large puddle, with many species of butterflies. July 9, 2023 Sparks Lake, Deschutes County, Oregon 44.02537,…

W Boundary Road, Klamath County, Oregon The Northern Checkerspot is a common species, but they seem to have quite a bit of variation, so I’m not always sure without careful examination of my photos on the computer screen and checking distribution maps. 42.87047, -121.84784 At mud puddle between Boundary Road and Sand Creek, where Sand…

The Hoary Comma can be found in most Oregon Counties, unlike Washington , were it is much less limited in its range. Also known as the Hoary Anglewing or Zephyr Anglewing. W Boundary Road, Klamath County, Oregon 42.8705, -121.8477 Mud puddle next to Sandy Creek. Numerous species found here on this hot dry day. July…

Cercyonis oetus oetus butterfly puddling

W Boundary Road, Klamath County, Oregon July 8, 2023 42.87091, -121.84722 In Shrubby area near Sandy Creek 42.87046, -121.84786 42.87058, -121.84749 See A. hydaspe in Washington.