One of the butterflies prevalent in the State of Pennsylvania (where I live) is the Metalmark or Riodinidae
The Northern Metalmark, or Calephelis borealis, Ranges from Western Connecticut south through west-central Pennsylvania; central Appalachians and Ohio River Valley. Isolated populations in southwest Missouri and eastern Oklahoma. Adults may rest upside down beneath leaves. Males perch on leaves to seek females. Eggs are laid on the underside of host plant leaves, which the caterpillars eat. Half-grown caterpillars hibernate in leaf litter.
The butterfly that I chose is a rather unique looking one. It is called the 88 butterfly (Callicore).
Species in this genus are commonly called “eighty-eights like the related genera Callicore and Perisama, in reference to the characteristic patterns on the hindwing undersides of many. In Diaethria, the pattern consists of black dots surrounded by concentric white and black lines and typically looks like the numbers “88†or “89â€.
Callicore is a genus of nymphalid butterfly found in the Neotropical Ecozone. This genus, like some related ones, was formerly lumped together as the paraphyletic Catagramma assemblage.
Species in this genus are commonly called eighty-eights or numberwings like the related genera Diaethria and Perisama, in reference to the characteristic patterns on the hindwing undersides of many. In Callicore, the pattern consists of bluish dots surrounded by black and looks more like "αB" or "8°", though some members of this genus have a completely different arrangement of dots. The forewing undersides vary little between species, being black with one or two broad orange-yellow bands in the basal part and one thin and one very faint yellowish band near the apex.
C. hydarnis is listed as endangered species in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
I hope you found the information and pictures of this unique butterfly interesting.
Swallowtail butterflies are large, colorful butterflies in the family Papilionidae, and include over 550 species. Though the majority are tropical, members of the family inhabit every continent except Antarctica.
BL~ Butterfly profile deco ლ Sept.
I picked a beautiful butterfly I have learned about here in the BUTTERFLY LOVERS GROUP thru the pictures in a bingo game ;-)
The butterfly's most common English name is glasswinged butterfly, and its Spanish name is "mariposa de cristal", which means "crystal butterfly". The tissue between the veins of its wings looks like glass, as it lacks the colored scales found in other butterflies. HERE IS A LINK WITH MANY MORE BEAUTIFUL PICTURES
Did you know there are butterfly farmers all over the world? Some butterflies are raised for mass release at special events like weddings. Others, to help conserve the species. But once released, all butterflies join the wild population and help increase the numbers.
The Painted Lady is a popular butterfly for farming.
Research has revealed that the Panted Lady makes an epic intergenerational journey each year spanning thousands of miles from Africa to the Arctic and back again. Much like our beloved Monarchs.
... for the sweet RAK you sent me!!! It was such a nice surprise to receive some Happy Mail!!! My mailbox has been pretty bare these days. So thank you for the fun kind consideration, you've sent my way!!!
I love the fun die-cut butterflies, the beautiful embossed note card and yes, I love the lacy doily-like craft square!!!!!!! ~ Love it all!
Hi! This month I picked an unusual butterfly for BLG ~ Butterfly profile deco August.
Say hello to the Blue Clipper butterfly (Parthenos sylvia) from the forests of South and South-East Asia. The Clipper is a fast flying butterfly named for its habit of flying with its wings flapping stiffly between the horizontal position and a few degrees below the horizontal.
The butterfly I am sharing with you today is the Old World Swallowtail. They are also commonly called the common yellow swallowtail or just "swallowtail". These beauties remind me of both grandmothers....they are now my butterflies :)
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BL~ Butterfly profile deco ლ Sept. I am posting the Monarch Butterfly this month due to the urgency of trying to save this beautiful creature..
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One of the butterflies prevalent in the State of Pennsylvania (where I live) is the Metalmark or Riodinidae
The Northern Metalmark, or Calephelis borealis, Ranges from Western Connecticut south through west-central Pennsylvania; central Appalachians and Ohio River Valley. Isolated populations in southwest Missouri and eastern Oklahoma. Adults may rest upside down beneath leaves. Males perch on leaves to seek females. Eggs are laid on the underside of host plant leaves, which the caterpillars eat. Half-grown caterpillars hibernate in leaf litter.
Lange Metalmark Butterfly
Metalmark
Swamp metalmark
Northern Metalmark
Ann AKA Trader1244
Congratulations for winning September Butterfly lovers Bingo!
Blessings,
Yvonne
BL~ Butterfly profile deco ლ Sept.
The butterfly that I chose is a rather unique looking one. It is called the 88 butterfly (Callicore).
Species in this genus are commonly called “eighty-eights like the related genera Callicore and Perisama, in reference to the characteristic patterns on the hindwing undersides of many. In Diaethria, the pattern consists of black dots surrounded by concentric white and black lines and typically looks like the numbers “88†or “89â€.
Callicore is a genus of nymphalid butterfly found in the Neotropical Ecozone. This genus, like some related ones, was formerly lumped together as the paraphyletic Catagramma assemblage.
Species in this genus are commonly called eighty-eights or numberwings like the related genera Diaethria and Perisama, in reference to the characteristic patterns on the hindwing undersides of many. In Callicore, the pattern consists of bluish dots surrounded by black and looks more like "αB" or "8°", though some members of this genus have a completely different arrangement of dots. The forewing undersides vary little between species, being black with one or two broad orange-yellow bands in the basal part and one thin and one very faint yellowish band near the apex.
C. hydarnis is listed as endangered species in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
I hope you found the information and pictures of this unique butterfly interesting.
Blessings,
Yvonne
BL~ Butterfly profile deco ლ Sept
Swallowtail butterflies are large, colorful butterflies in the family Papilionidae, and include over 550 species. Though the majority are tropical, members of the family inhabit every continent except Antarctica.
BL~ Butterfly profile deco ლ Sept.
I picked a beautiful butterfly I have learned about here in the BUTTERFLY LOVERS GROUP thru the pictures in a bingo game ;-)
The butterfly's most common English name is glasswinged butterfly, and its Spanish name is "mariposa de cristal", which means "crystal butterfly". The tissue between the veins of its wings looks like glass, as it lacks the colored scales found in other butterflies.
HERE IS A LINK WITH MANY MORE BEAUTIFUL PICTURES
Enjoy this swap!
Blessings! cc
BL~ Butterfly profile deco ლ Sept.
Did you know there are butterfly farmers all over the world? Some butterflies are raised for mass release at special events like weddings. Others, to help conserve the species. But once released, all butterflies join the wild population and help increase the numbers.
The Painted Lady is a popular butterfly for farming.
Research has revealed that the Panted Lady makes an epic intergenerational journey each year spanning thousands of miles from Africa to the Arctic and back again. Much like our beloved Monarchs.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2219502/Secret-Painted-Lady-migration-habits-finally-revealed-Butterflies-undertake-epic-journeys-Africa-Arctic-SIX-GENERATIONS-complete.html#ixzz4KQP6MBzj
Thank you So Much!!! I have a...
... for the sweet RAK you sent me!!! It was such a nice surprise to receive some Happy Mail!!! My mailbox has been pretty bare these days. So thank you for the fun kind consideration, you've sent my way!!!
I love the fun die-cut butterflies, the beautiful embossed note card and yes, I love the lacy doily-like craft square!!!!!!! ~ Love it all!
{Image found on, peth.dvrlists.com}
Hi! This month I picked an unusual butterfly for BLG ~ Butterfly profile deco August.
Say hello to the Blue Clipper butterfly (Parthenos sylvia) from the forests of South and South-East Asia. The Clipper is a fast flying butterfly named for its habit of flying with its wings flapping stiffly between the horizontal position and a few degrees below the horizontal.
Blue Clipper butterfly
Hugs and butterfly kisses, Traci (paperfilia)
BL~ Butterfly profile deco ლ August
The butterfly I am sharing with you today is the Old World Swallowtail. They are also commonly called the common yellow swallowtail or just "swallowtail". These beauties remind me of both grandmothers....they are now my butterflies :)