Sightings – Butterflies & Moths
Observer: Gaurav Shah
Observation Date: 8/2/23
Observation Time: 3:00 p.m.
Observation Location: Arboro Drive
Common Name: Clymene Moth
Scientific Name: Haploa clymene
Comments: Unlike most moths, the Clymene moth is equally active both day and night. It also prefers moist areas and can be found near wetlands and water sources. At night, it is attracted to lights.
The Clymene moth is often found near wet areas such as wetlands, and visits flowers to drink the nectar using its long proboscis.
More Information: Wikipedia
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
