Today is the last Sunday of the year, which means that we have John Avise‘s last post of the year (he will of course continue in 2025). Right now he’s showing photos of American lepidopterans. John’s captions are indented, and you can enlarge his photos by clicking on them.
Butterflies in North America, Part 4
First, I’d like to wish all WEIT readers a Happy New Year and a wonderful 2025. This week continues my many-part series on butterflies that I’ve photographed in North America. I’m continuing to go down my list of species in alphabetical order by common name.
California Sister (Adelpha californica):
California Sister, underwing:
California Tortoiseshell (Nymphalis californica):
Callippe Fritillary (Speyeria callippe):
Callippe Fritillary underwing:
Carolina Satyr (Hermeuptychia sosybius):
Carolina Satyr underwing:
Cassius Blue (Leptotes cassius), underwing:
Ceraunus Blue (Hemiargus ceraunus), male, topwing:
Ceraunus Blue, underwing:
Checkered White (Pontia protodice), male:
Checkered White, female:
Checkered White, female underwing:
How wonderful to live somewhere with so many beautiful insects.
Beautiful post to wake up to.
Thanks!
Ditto and the best to John in new year.
Beautiful!
Ahhhhhh….
Beautiful! I’ve never heard of the Sister butterfly. That one is especially striking.
Wonderful pics, thank you, and happy New Year!
What lovely detail-rich photos — a great note on which to end the year. Thanks!
Very nice. Thanks!
Remarkable and beautiful!