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Common Jester
The little spikes at the bottom on this individual makes it easier to identify as a Common Jester. This colour pattern is quite common and there is quite a bit of variation in the pattern within each species.
Species: Symbrenthia lilaea (common jester)

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Common Five Ring Dry Season
I didn't know this existed with butterflies - the butterflies that emerge in the dry season have a different number of spots than the ones that come out in the wet season (July here). The wet season version would have three rings on the bottom wing instead of two seen here.
Species: Ypthima baldus (common fivering)

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Glassy Tiger On Billygoat Weed
There are a variety of butterflies that look pretty similar. Thankfully I have a book of local butterflies which makes it easier to figure out which of the similar types this is.

The butterfly is feeding on a weed introduced from the new world. The weed contaminates feed (it is poisonous) and spreads real well.

Species: Ageratum conyzoides (billygoat-weed), Parantica aglea (glassy tiger)

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False Tiger Moth
I have seen these moths on my last few visit - they are large, brightly coloured and active during the day. I had tried taking photos while they were in flight, but they are so active I always failed. This trip I tried harder to find them on plants and had some luck!
Species: Dysphania militaris (False Tiger Moth)

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Ediths Checkerspot
It's fun when you see the same species that you have seen before.
Tags: dorsal
Species: Euphydryas editha (Edith's Checkerspot)

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Well Worn Painted Lady
Well Worn Painted Lady
Species: Vanessa cardui (painted lady)

John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2024 to 2005 > June 2021 > Well Worn Painted Lady

Pale Swallowtail Finally Perched
I probably watched it for 15 minutes before it stopped flying.
Species: Papilio eurymedon (Pale Swallowtail)

John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2024 to 2005 > June 2021 > Pale Swallowtail Finally Perched

Satyr Comma Dorsal
Satyr Comma Dorsal
Tags: dorsal, insect
Species: Polygonia satyrus (satyr anglewing)

John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2024 to 2005 > Manning 3 > Satyr Comma Dorsal

Mormon Fritillary On Pearly Everlasting
There were two of these butterflies on the same roadside group of flowers.
Tags: dorsal, flower
Species: Speyeria mormonia (Mormon Fritillary), Anaphalis margaritacea (western pearly everlasting)

John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2024 to 2005 > August 2019 > Mormon Fritillary On Pearly Everlasting

Lorquin's Admiral
This butterfly didn't stay for very long - I couldn't get a bigger lens.
Tags: dorsal
Species: Limenitis lorquini (Lorquin's Admiral)

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Satyr Anglewing At The Beach
This little guy seemed to be eating something in the sand.
Tags: dorsal, insect
Species: Polygonia satyrus (satyr anglewing)

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