North American Harvester butterfly – 6/2/11

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 6/2/11

Observation Time: 1:40 p.m.

Observation Location: near Gavins Pond

Common Name: North American Harvester butterfly

Scientific Name: Feniseca tarquinius

Comments: The harvester is the only North American butterfly with carnivorous larvae, usually feeding on aphids.

More Information: Tree of Life