Sightings – Butterflies & Moths
Observer: Paul Lauenstein
Observation Date: 9/22/11
Observation Time: 3:05 p.m.
Observation Location: Gavins Pond Dam
Common Name: Cobbler moth
Scientific Name: Condica sutor
Comments: There are over 10,000 species of moths in North America. Identifying them can be a challenge, but there are some good online resources such as the Bug Guide.
More Information: Bug Guide
Observer: Paul Lauenstein
Observation Date: 5/27/19
Observation Time: 12:45 p.m.
Observation Location: Conservation land near Morse & Lakeview
Common Name: Common Ringlet butterfly
Scientific Name: Coenonympha tullia
Comments: Ringlets can be found in a variety of grassy habitats, including roadsides, woodland edges and clearings, prairies, bogs, and arctic and alpine taiga and tundra. It is an erratic flyer. It is a holarctic species found in northern Europe and Asia and across North America.
More Information: Wikipedia
Observer: Paul Lauenstein
Observation Date: 6/2/11
Observation Time: 1:30 p.m.
Observation Location: Gavins Pond Road near soccer field parking lot
Common Name: Common Ringlet butterfly
Scientific Name: Coenonympha tullia
Comments: Ringlets can be found in a variety of grassy habitats, including roadsides, woodland edges and clearings, prairies, bogs, and arctic and alpine taiga and tundra. It is a poor flyer, but can sometimes be found along ditches seeking new grounds. It is a holarctic species found in northern Europe and Asia and across North America.
More Information: Wikipedia
Observer: Paul Lauenstein
Observation Date: 6/9/20
Observation Time: 3:00 p.m.
Observation Location: meadow near Gavins Pond dam
Common Name: Common Ringlet butterfly
Scientific Name: Coenonympha tullia
Comments: Ringlets can be found in a variety of grassy habitats, including roadsides, woodland edges and clearings, prairies, bogs, and arctic and alpine taiga and tundra. It is an erratic flyer. It is a holarctic species found in northern Europe and Asia and across North America.
More Information: Wikipedia
Observer: Paul Lauenstein
Observation Date: 5/31/14
Observation Time: 4:05 p.m.
Observation Location: field near Gavins Pond dam
Common Name: Common Spring Moth
Scientific Name: Heliomata cycladata
Comments: Although the word “common” appears in its name, I have only seen this small but striking moth twice in Sharon.
More Information: Bug Guide
Observer: Paul Lauenstein
Observation Date: 6/5/11
Observation Time: 7:40 p.m.
Observation Location: Gavins Pond
Common Name: Common Spring Moth
Scientific Name: Heliomata cycladata
Comments: There are over 10,000 species of moths in North America. Identifying them can be a challenge, but there are some good online resources such as the BugGuide where you can get expert assistance for free.
More Information: BugGuide
Observer: Paul Lauenstein
Observation Date: 6/2/14
Observation Time: 7:45 a.m.
Observation Location: 4 Gavins Pond Rd.
Common Name: Curve-toothed geometer moth
Scientific Name: Eutrapela clemataria
Comments: This big moth was perched on my windowsill.
More Information: NatureSearch
Observer: Paul Lauenstein
Observation Date: 8/23/10
Observation Time: 6:53 p.m.
Observation Location: 4 Gavins Pond Road
Common Name: Definite Tussock Moth
Scientific Name: Orgyia definita
Comments: This big moth got into the house.
More Information: Bug Guide
Observer: Josh Simons
Observation Date: 7/16/11
Observation Time: 3:00 p.m.
Observation Location: Moose Hill area
Common Name: Dun Skipper
Scientific Name: Euphyes vestris
More Information: Wisconsin Butterflies
Observer: Paul Lauenstein
Observation Date: 6/9/11
Observation Time: 3:40 p.m.
Observation Location: Gavins Pond
Common Name: Dusted Skipper Butterfly
Scientific Name: Atrytonopsis hianna
More Information: BugGuide
