A few insects
Yesterday, I took a hike with some friends in Shenandoah National Park, and we encountered a bunch of interesting insects. I took a couple of photos, the best of which I'll share here.
Monarch butterfly caterpilar:
Moth Butterfly and hover-flies enjoying thistle nectar:
Monarch butterfly caterpilar:
Labels: arthropods, national parks, shenandoah
2 Comments:
Hi Callan,
Just wanted to let you know that is not a moth, but a spread-wing skipper (4 wings that fold together or spread,)a type of butterfly, whose larve foodplant is usually grasses and sedges. Many have very distinct wing patterns like moths. Not sure though of this species ID from this view.
Jules
Absolutely right! I'll correct it immediately... should have noticed those antennae!
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