Wood nymphs ( Cercyonis ) seem to give a lot of people trouble so I thought I'd share some tips using illustrations from my Pocket Guide...

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Happy Spring! I'm starting to get some requests for my Pocket Guide so just wanted to post a short update. The Washington Butterfly Asso...

I have decided to close the NorthwestButterflies.com online store for the foreseeable future. It is becoming increasingly difficult and tim...

Few people know that the clear-winged little bumblebee sphinx moths (genus Hemaris ) have dark scales covering their wings when they first e...