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The Lilac-bordered Copper is a common Mountain butterfly, often found in flowery meadows or above tree line. None the less, I saw my first ones this year, in both Washington and Oregon. It’s quickly becoming a favorite. Lost Prairie, Linn…
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Pale Tiger Swallowtail Papilio eurymedon
Pale Swallowtails are easy to identify, even during flight in the Pacific Northwest. They are noticeably lighter than other brighter yellow swallowtais, and have distinctive tiger stripes. Papilio eurymedon nectar on many different blooms, and can often even be found…
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Red Admiral Vanessa atalanta rubria
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,…
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Painted Lady Vanessa cardui
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…
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Northern Checkerspot Chlosyne palla
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…
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Mexican Cloudywing Thorybes mexicana aemilea
Aka Nevada Cloudywing. Sparks Lake, Deschutes County, Oregon 44.02534, -121.72835 In the grass near Soda Creek, at the North end of Sparks Lake. Very dry and hot, but numerous penstemon. July 8, 2023 I believe this is a female, it…
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Hoary Anglewing Polygonia gracilis zephyrus
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…
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Western Pine Elfin Callophrys eryphon
Western Pine Elfins are really fast flyers, and can be hard to catch. But when they do alight, I find them usually cooperative to be photographed. Crane Prairie, Deschutes County, Oregon 43.79695, -121.76211 At a campsite we picnicked at next…
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Mariposa Copper Tharsalea mariposa
I have the best luck finding Mariposa Coppers in meadows or boggy areas, and a moist boggy meadows is the place I’ve had the best luckk. But I have also found them in regular dry meadows and along roadsides. Crane…