This is for the BLG ~ Butterfly profile deco ლ July
The butter fly I am choosing to show is the Riodinidae or metalmarks Butterfly. It is a small group of species that populate mainly areas along southern North America, especially the Southwest, but are seen throughout the USA.
Swamp Metalmark Butterfly
This is a very rare butterfly in Wisconsin and throughout its range. It is listed as endangered, threatened, or of special concern in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. In Wisconsin, this butterfly is listed as endangered.
Langes’ Metalmark Butterfly
This species is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. Larvae are known to feed only on buckwheat. The adults may use buckwheat, butterweed and snakeweed
Nais Metalmark
These butterflies are mostly checkered with dark brown and orange-brown
Blue Metalmark Butterfly
This genus comprises of 4 known species. They are among the largest of the Riodinids.
BLG ~ Butterfly profile deco ლ July
THANKS to all of you for featuring your local butterfly so far!!!!
So you HAVE inspired me to feature the Butterfly of my state, Mississippi !!! ;-)
THE SPICEBUSH SWALLOWTAIL.
They are primarily black and have spoon-shaped tails, with differences between the two sexes. Males are mostly noted for their bright green hind-wings, while females tend to be an iridescent blue. Both may have ivory or orange spots. Their primary habitat tends to be deciduous forests or woody swamps with lots of shade.
I hope you enjoy this swap & thank you for joining!
Blessings, cc
I have chosen the Oregon State butterfly, the Oregon Swallowtail. A true native of the Northwest, the Oregon Swallowtail is at home in the lower sagebrush canyons of the Columbia River and its tributaries, including the Snake River drainage. This strikingly beautiful butterfly, predominantly yellow, is a wary, strong flier not easily captured. In 1976, it became one of the first four butterflies that the United States Postal Service placed on a postage stamp. The Swallowtail reproduces twice a year, and can be seen flying from April to September. The butterflies seen toward the beginning of the year are lighter in color than those seen later and blend well with the color of early plants.
Meet the Viceroy. Not the prettiest nor most colorful butterfly but it is the state butterfly of Kentucky.
Though it looks much like a Monarch there are distinct differences. Viceroys do not migrate. They overwinter as 1st or 2nd instar larvae, rolled up in a leaf of their host plant (willow or poplar).
Viceroys also have a distinctive black line across their postmedian hind wing.
A Viceroy's flight is faster and more erratic. Not at all like the Monarch's "flap, flap, glide" pattern.
I hope you enjoyed learning a little about these charismatic bugs.
The butterfly that I have picked for this month is the Pearl Crescent butterfly. It's habitat range in Canada is from the Yukon to here in Newfoundland. I see this butterfly in lots of open fields with plentiful wild flowers and sitting on small puddles in my driveway! I hop eyou enjoy the images that I chosen!! Have a great day!
MichelleGG
Thank you so much for the Pen Pal Supplies Pick 2 USA tag you sent me. I love the beautiful note cards and woodland animal postcards. You brightened my day!
Thanks so much for the RAK of scrap monsters! And all of the other goodies, too. You are very sweet and I will happily smash those monsters into my junk journals. Enjoy your summer.
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This is for the BLG ~ Butterfly profile deco ლ July
The butter fly I am choosing to show is the Riodinidae or metalmarks Butterfly. It is a small group of species that populate mainly areas along southern North America, especially the Southwest, but are seen throughout the USA.
Swamp Metalmark Butterfly This is a very rare butterfly in Wisconsin and throughout its range. It is listed as endangered, threatened, or of special concern in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. In Wisconsin, this butterfly is listed as endangered.
Langes’ Metalmark Butterfly This species is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. Larvae are known to feed only on buckwheat. The adults may use buckwheat, butterweed and snakeweed
Nais Metalmark These butterflies are mostly checkered with dark brown and orange-brown
Blue Metalmark Butterfly This genus comprises of 4 known species. They are among the largest of the Riodinids.
Ann AKA Trader1244)
BLG ~ Butterfly profile deco ლ July
THANKS to all of you for featuring your local butterfly so far!!!! So you HAVE inspired me to feature the Butterfly of my state, Mississippi !!! ;-)
THE SPICEBUSH SWALLOWTAIL.
They are primarily black and have spoon-shaped tails, with differences between the two sexes. Males are mostly noted for their bright green hind-wings, while females tend to be an iridescent blue. Both may have ivory or orange spots. Their primary habitat tends to be deciduous forests or woody swamps with lots of shade.
I hope you enjoy this swap & thank you for joining!
Blessings, cc
BLG- Butterfly Profile Deco- July!
I have chosen the Oregon State butterfly, the Oregon Swallowtail. A true native of the Northwest, the Oregon Swallowtail is at home in the lower sagebrush canyons of the Columbia River and its tributaries, including the Snake River drainage. This strikingly beautiful butterfly, predominantly yellow, is a wary, strong flier not easily captured. In 1976, it became one of the first four butterflies that the United States Postal Service placed on a postage stamp. The Swallowtail reproduces twice a year, and can be seen flying from April to September. The butterflies seen toward the beginning of the year are lighter in color than those seen later and blend well with the color of early plants.
BLG ~ Butterfly profile deco ლ July
Meet the Viceroy. Not the prettiest nor most colorful butterfly but it is the state butterfly of Kentucky.
Though it looks much like a Monarch there are distinct differences. Viceroys do not migrate. They overwinter as 1st or 2nd instar larvae, rolled up in a leaf of their host plant (willow or poplar).
Viceroys also have a distinctive black line across their postmedian hind wing.
A Viceroy's flight is faster and more erratic. Not at all like the Monarch's "flap, flap, glide" pattern.
I hope you enjoyed learning a little about these charismatic bugs.
Have a great day, SuZi
BLG ~ Butterfly profile deco ლ July
The butterfly that I have picked for this month is the Pearl Crescent butterfly. It's habitat range in Canada is from the Yukon to here in Newfoundland. I see this butterfly in lots of open fields with plentiful wild flowers and sitting on small puddles in my driveway! I hop eyou enjoy the images that I chosen!! Have a great day! MichelleGG
Thank you for so many tea bas from Grabbie TAG!
Thank you so much for the Pen Pal Supplies Pick 2 USA tag you sent me. I love the beautiful note cards and woodland animal postcards. You brightened my day!
Thanks so much for the RAK of scrap monsters! And all of the other goodies, too. You are very sweet and I will happily smash those monsters into my junk journals. Enjoy your summer.
Thank you for being in this months Butterfly Bingo. Don't forget to pop by and check your numbers 🙂
Thank you for the unexpected fireworks! Hope your 4th of July was a blast!