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Category Archives: Brushfoots

Red-spotted Purple

Posted on October 23, 2010 by mdwildlife

The Red-spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis) is a large and very brightly colored butterfly that can be found across the state of Maryland. I have encountered the Red-spotted Purple most often in wooded areas and forests. It flies quickly and will … Continue reading →

Posted in Brushfoots, Butterflies | Tagged blue, purple, red

Red Admiral

Posted on October 22, 2010 by mdwildlife

The Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) is a distinctive brushfoot and very unique in the state of Maryland. In flight, it can sometimes look like one of the Lady butterflies, but at rest, the Admiral is immediately recognizable as no other … Continue reading →

Posted in Brushfoots, Butterflies | Tagged admiral, orange, red

Viceroy

Posted on October 16, 2010 by mdwildlife
Viceroy

Viceroy (Limenitis archippus) is a butterfly that makes a living looking exactly like the Monarch. It is slightly smaller, but has an almost exact color and wing pattern. The glaring top wing difference – an additional horizontal black vein – is very obvious, … Continue reading →

Posted in Brushfoots, Butterflies | Tagged black, orange

The Monarch

Posted on October 4, 2010 by mdwildlife

The Monarch (Danaus plexippus). Yes, the Monarch. Probably the most ridiculously well-known and recognizable butterfly on the planet. They have those in Maryland. It flies every year from Canada to Peru, or somewhere else, and finds something or someplace on instinct … Continue reading →

Posted in Brushfoots, Butterflies | Tagged orange

Common Buckeye

Posted on October 2, 2010 by mdwildlife

The Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia) is just that – common. Over the past two years, I have noticed it more in the summer months leading into the fall rather than earlier in the spring. I don’t see the Buckeye, typically until late … Continue reading →

Posted in Brushfoots, Butterflies | Tagged brown, common, purple

American Lady

Posted on October 2, 2010 by mdwildlife

The American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) is a medium sized species in the brushfoot family of butterflies. Ladies typically fly close to the ground with a fluttering motion and will land on the ground and spread their wings in and out. … Continue reading →

Posted in Brushfoots, Butterflies | Tagged lady, orange

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