Sightings – Butterflies & Moths
Observer: Paul Lauenstein
Observation Date: 5/19/12
Observation Time: 5:30 p.m.
Observation Location: Field near Gavins Pond
Common Name: Eastern Tailed-Blue butterfly
Scientific Name: Cupido comyntas
Comments: This individual lacks the orange spots usually seen at the base of the “tails” extending rearward from the hind wings.
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Observer: Paul Lauenstein
Observation Date: 7/13/12
Observation Time: 10:30 a.m.
Observation Location: Soccer parking area by Gavins Pond
Common Name: Eastern Tailed-Blue butterfly
Scientific Name: Everes comyntas
More Information: Northwest Ohio Nature
Observer: Paul Lauenstein
Observation Date: 9/9/12
Observation Time: 3:20 p.m.
Observation Location: Sandy Ridge Circle
Common Name: Eastern Tailed-Blue butterfly
Scientific Name: Everes comyntas
Comments: This beautiful little butterfly can be found in open fields from May to October. When it spreads its wings, the blue upper sides show how this butterfly gets its name.
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Observer: Paul Lauenstein
Observation Date: 5/31/14
Observation Time: 3:44 p.m.
Observation Location: Field near Gavins Pond dam
Common Name: Eastern tent caterpillar
Scientific Name: Malacosoma americanum
Comments: This pest has spectacular coloration.
More Information: A Prairie Haven
Observer: Vin Zollo
Observation Date: 6/19/13
Observation Time: 12:00 p.m.
Observation Location: Moose Hill Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary
Common Name: European Skipper butterfly
Scientific Name: Thymelicus lineola
Comments: There are hundreds of these non-native butterflies in the Hayfield at this time of year.
More Information: Massachusetts Butterfly Club
Observer: Paul Lauenstein
Observation Date: 8/16/13
Observation Time: 1:30 p.m.
Observation Location: 4 Gavins Pond Road
Common Name: False Crocus Geometer Moth
Scientific Name: Xanthotype urticaria
Comments: I was surprised to see this striking yellow moth in my backyard during the day, as most moths are nocturnal. Typically moths have longer, larger and more elaborate antennae than butterflies.
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Observer: Paul Lauenstein
Observation Date: 4/29/12
Observation Time: 1:30 p.m.
Observation Location: undisclosed location in Sharon
Common Name: Frosted Elfin Butterfly
Scientific Name: Callophrys irus
Comments: This small butterfly is a species of special concern.
More Information: See the Boston Globe article on this butterfly.
Observer: Paul Lauenstein
Observation Date: 5/21/14
Observation Time: 2:25 p.m.
Observation Location: undisclosed location in Sharon
Common Name: Frosted Elfin Butterfly
Scientific Name: Callophrys irus
Comments: Frosted elfins are listed as rare by the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP).
More Information: See the Boston Globe article on this butterfly.
Observer: Paul Lauenstein
Observation Date: 6/9/20
Observation Time: 3:15 p.m.
Observation Location: undisclosed location in Sharon
Common Name: Frosted Elfin Butterfly
Scientific Name: Callophrys irus
Comments: Frosted elfins are listed as rare by the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP).
More Information: Species Status Assessment Report
Observer: John Baur
Observation Date: 6/24/11
Observation Time: 5:30 p.m.
Observation Location: Sharon Train Station
Common Name: Giant Leopard Moth
Scientific Name: Hypercompe scribonia
Comments: Also called Eyed Tiger Moth, this is a moth of the family Arctiidae. It is distributed throughout the Southern and Eastern United States from New England to Mexico. The obsolete name Ecpantheria scribonia is still occasionally encountered.
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