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Category Archives: Species of the Week
Species of The Week: Snowberry Clearwing
July 18–26 marks Moth Week — so, we decided to feature what we’re pretty confident is the Snowberry Clearwing as our Species of the Week. Part of a group known as Small Sphinx Moths, Snowberry Clearwings are often mistaken for … Continue reading
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Species of the Week: The Dot-tailed Whiteface
This week, our featured species is the Dot-tailed Whiteface! Pictured here, a male prominently shows off his eponymous white face and yellow dot, near the end of his abdomen. Like all dragonflies, Dot-tailed Whitefaces belong to the Order known as … Continue reading
Species of the Week: The Pearly Wood-Nymph
This week is dedicated to the Pearly Wood-Nymph! Like its close cousin, the Beautiful Wood-Nymph, these nocturnal moths are members of the genus Eudryas and can be seen in flight at Murphys Point between June and August. Curiously, both have … Continue reading
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