Cool New Butterflies!!

A couple of new butterfly records have been reported.

On October 1 Cathy Prettyman spotted a Texan Crescent on some asters in Washington County. Southern strays have been few and far between in Nebraska this year with this one being an exception. Great find Cathy!!

Texan Crescent, Washington Co., NE, Oct 1, 2023, Cathy Prettyman

On September 28 Barb Rimel photographed a rare form “americus” male Black Swallowtail at Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha.

Black Swallowtail, male, form “americus”, Douglas Co., NE, September 28, 2023, Barb Rimel
Black Swallowtail, male, form “americus”, Douglas Co., NE, September 28, 2023, Barb Rimel

Thanks to Cathy and Barb!!

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