{"id":132509,"date":"2024-08-16T02:44:07","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T07:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=132509"},"modified":"2024-09-27T08:58:11","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T13:58:11","slug":"more-new-butterflies-at-sequoyah-nwr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2024\/08\/16\/more-new-butterflies-at-sequoyah-nwr\/","title":{"rendered":"More New Butterflies At Sequoyah NWR!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yesterday, when I shared the pale young Raccoon, I mentioned that I also photographed some butterflies at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge<\/span><\/a>. Here they are!<\/p>\n

\"ViceroyViceroy butterfly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge \u2013 Canon R7, f8, 1\/1000, ISO 800, -0.7 EV, Canon 100-400mm at 400mm, natural light
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

While walking along one of the side roads, the first butterfly I saw through my viewfinder was a gorgeous Viceroy. Viceroys are known for being a look alike to Monarch butterflies.<\/p>\n

Personally, I think Viceroys have their own beauty and shouldn’t be compared to Monarchs.<\/p>\n

\"Silver-spottedSilver-spotted Skipper at Sequoyah NWR \u2013 Canon R7, f8, 1\/1600, ISO 800, -0.3 EV, Canon 100-400mm at 400mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

The second butterfly I photographed was a Silver-spotted Skipper. I had never identified this species before and needed to use iNaturalist for assistance.<\/p>\n

The striking white markings on the wings were a great key feature for identification. Skippers can be hard to ID, but this one wasn\u2019t! I hope I see more of this species soon.<\/p>\n

\"PipevinePipevine Swallowtail next to the Arkansas River \u2013 Canon R7, f13, 1\/640, ISO 800, -0.7 EV, Canon 100-400mm at 400mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Pipevine Swallowtail butterflies aren\u2019t new to me. I used to see them visiting my garden in Virginia, flitting around the Eastern U.S. when I lived there.<\/p>\n

This Pipevine Swallowtail was nectaring on blooming Peppervine along the bank of the Arkansas River. There were many insects buzzing around the Peppervine blossoms.<\/p>\n

\"SpicebushSpicebush Swallowtail next to the Arkansas River \u2013 Canon R7, f9, 1\/800, ISO 800, Canon 100-400mm at 400mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Along with the Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly, I also spotted a Spicebush Swallowtail in the Peppervine next to the riverbank. Like the Pipevine Swallowtail, the Spicebush Swallowtail is a butterfly I am familiar with, but I didn’t get to photograph these species when I lived out West.<\/p>\n

I’m sure I will be photographing more new butterflies before winter arrives and they disappear. I look forward to t photographing more winged beauties.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my insect and spider images.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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