Steve Cary’s blog about butterflies of New Mexico.
The Sierra Grande of New Mexico beckons and proves to be a challenging, but fruitful, journey for local lepidopterist Steve Cary. Sugarite Canyon brings together butterfly enthusiasts from across the southwest and beyond. Will they find what they are looking for?
June Rains Bring July Butterflies? Read More »
Good field notes were key to observations of Marine Blues in New Mexico! In addition to this reminder from the past, this month’s post contains several incredible stories, from the early life of Mourning Cloak larvae to the incredible rearing and hatching of Viola’s Oak Hairstreak.
The Marine Blues Have Landed Read More »
Despite the heavy drought and wildfires that have plagued our region and changed the butterfly populations in certain areas, butterfly watchers and lepidopterists have recorded some rare butterflies and interesting butterfly activity in New Mexico, including mating Desert Viceroys, Mourning Cloak larvae groups, a Nevada Cloudywing, and a Poling’s Hairstreak.
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Read More »
Butterflies are out and about as spring has arrived in New Mexico, and Steve Cary and his fellow butterfly watchers have recently discovered amazing characteristics and habits of some of these winged creatures, including Mourning Cloaks and Duskywings.
Our Wild Butterfly Rumpus Read More »
Steven Cary brings us the world of Spring butterfly activity. As citizen scientists are increasing their submissions to BAMONA, we enjoy a detailed glimpse into Jim Von Loh’s observations of mating Desert Orangetips.
Mariposa March Madness Read More »
Steven J. Cary takes us on a scientific journey of the analysis of the eye coloring and wing markings of two varieties of the metalmark butterfly; Apodemia mejicanus (Sonoran or Mexican Metalmark) and Apodemia duryi (Dury’s Metalmark).
Differentiating Two Metalmarks Read More »
Experts have been sounding the alarm about sweeping declines in insect populations globally. Researchers are rushing to better understand which species are in decline and mitigate losses.
New Mexico Butterfly Monitoring Network Update Read More »
How do we mark our individual or collective progress toward a greater understanding of our various butterflies? Steve Cary explains.
2021 in New Mexico Butterflies Read More »
Steve Cary recounts his recent visit to southeast Arizona, shares highlights of the fall butterfly season in New Mexico, and reflects on the life of Dale Zimmerman.
