Grand Spangled Fritillary
Silver-spotted Skipper
Silver-spotted Skipper
Hummingbird Moth
See more North Carolina butterflies in my August 8, 2012 post.
My references:
I am lucky enough to have a copy of Butterflies of the East Coast by Rick Cech and Guy Tudor. For moth and insect information, I use The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Insects & Spiders.
The Hummingbird Moth is, of course, not a butterfly, but it is commonly seen during the day while one is viewing butterflies.
American Lady
American Lady
Tiger Swallowtail
The dark form of the Tiger Swallowtail is meant to mimic the Pipevine Swallowtail that is toxic to birds.
Here's a video of Tiger Swallowtails on a Butterfly Bush:
Here's a video of Tiger Swallowtails on a Butterfly Bush:
Spicebush Swallowtail
The Spicebush Swallowtail is also a Pipevine mimic to avoid predation.
Red-banded Hairstreak
Red-spotted Purple Butterfly
Red-spotted Purple Butterfly
Ventral view shows spots
Monarch
Pearl Crescent
See more North Carolina butterflies in my August 8, 2012 post.
My references:
I am lucky enough to have a copy of Butterflies of the East Coast by Rick Cech and Guy Tudor. For moth and insect information, I use The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Insects & Spiders.
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