Butterfly sighting

Ron Arnold

Location: spruce/tamarack bog in the town of Cranmoor
Wood County

I included a photo of a water strider that was feeding on a caterpillar. I've never seen a strider do anything but "stride". The Elfin Skimmer is only the second one that I've ever seen.

Cabbage White 1
Silver-bordered Fritillary 1
Harris’ Checkerspot 13
Northern Crescent 18
Red-spotted Purple 1
Viceroy 1
Eyed Brown 1
Least Skipper 1
Long Dash 1

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