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Southern Wisconsin Butterfly Association
United States
Приєднався 26 чер 2023
Founded in 1992, the Southern Wisconsin Butterfly Association or SWBA educates and involves members of the public in butterfly concerns. We offer speakers, run field trips and counts open to the public, and survey lepidopteran populations throughout the Badger state. Our videos help viewers learn to identify butterfly species, understand ecological issues, and enjoy their time outdoors while gaining knowledge.
As a chapter of the North American Butterfly Association, we stress the importance of not disturbing butterflies and do not condone contact with the insects. We use cameras and binoculars to help us observe and document butterfly populations throughout the state. Many members submit their findings to wisconsinbutterflies.org -- a website for citizen science run by Mike Reese.
As a chapter of the North American Butterfly Association, we stress the importance of not disturbing butterflies and do not condone contact with the insects. We use cameras and binoculars to help us observe and document butterfly populations throughout the state. Many members submit their findings to wisconsinbutterflies.org -- a website for citizen science run by Mike Reese.
The Demise of the Northern Blue
The Northern Blue butterfly (Lycaeides idas) was found in Wisconsin until 2012. We examine the reasons for the extirpation of the species while examining its success in Minnesota's Boundary Waters area.
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Butterflies for Beginners, Part 2: 10 more species
Переглядів 2213 місяці тому
Second part in the Butterflies for Beginners series, this video introduces ten important butterflies in Wisconsin that watchers might overlook. Brown Elfin, Hackberry Emperor, Spring Spring Azure, Baltimore Checkerspot, Silvery Checkerspot, Harvester, Juvenal's Duskywing, Compton Tortoiseshell, Meadow Fritillary, Common Buckeye
Phenology first 10
Переглядів 434 місяці тому
Simple look at the first ten butterflies to appear each year in Wisconsin since 2005. These 26 species are ranked and some analysis is offered.
Duskywing Bonanza
Переглядів 484 місяці тому
Guide to nine Duskywing Skippers that can be found in Wisconsin with help in identifying them and knowing where and when to look for them.
Butterfly Baiting
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We share a simple recipe for a bait lepidopterists use to draw butterflies and moths to areas where they can be observed and photographed. Future videos will assess the process.
Extirpation Stories: The Poweshiek Skipper
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The last Poweshiek Skipper, a drab denizen of tall grass prairies and fens, disappeared from Wisconsin in 2012, last seen by Dan Sonnenberg at Scuppernong Prairie. Here's the tale of its demise.
Using wisconsinbutterflies.org
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Wisconsinbutterflies.org , an amazing citizen science tool available to Wisconsin butterfliers, offers more than meets the eye. This video introduces some of the more powerful tools for butterfly afficianados, from seeing all your reported species to determining where that American Snout was last seen. We also examine some potential uses for downloadable spreadsheets.
Butterfly Anatomy 101
Переглядів 4089 місяців тому
External anatomy of butterflies, focusing on head, thorax, abdomen, and wings, is presented to help butterfliers in identifying and understanding butterflies.
Winter Activities
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What Butterfliers can do during the cold winter months to improve butterflying in the warm months. Recommend Robert Michael Pyle, Barbara Kingsolver, organizing files, etc.
2023 Wisconsin's Year in Butterflies
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Overview of the year in butterflies with a look at changing status for the Monarch and our new Butterfly of the Year, a rare immigrant who might have an interesting future. Also a glance at reporting statistics with a shout out to some of the regular contributors to wisconsinbutterflies.org. Noteworthy: Pontia occidentalis, Western White, Canadian wildfires, Regal Fritillary, Hackberry Emperor.
Leonard's Skipper
Переглядів 31Рік тому
Leonard's Skipper, Hesperia leonardus, is one of Wisconsin's coolest skippers. This butterfly hangs out on Liatris spp. in August and early September. The caterpillars overwinter in their first stage, devouring grasses like Little Blue Stem. Shrinking habitats means this butterfly needs our protection.
The Marinette County Cabbage White
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Our unreported species offer a great opportunity to contribute to butterfly knowledge in Wisconsin. We can start by confirming the ever-elusive Marinette County Cabbage White.
Watch Your Punctuation: Knowing the Commas
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Step by step guide to learning 5 species: Question Mark, Satyr Comma, Green Comma, Gray Comma, and Eastern Comma using field marks on the upper- and undersides.
Butterflies for Beginners: Learn 20 Common Wisconsin Butterflies
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Learn 20 species of common butterflies in southern Wisconsin to help begin becoming a better butterflier. Examined are the Eastern-Tailed Blue, Spring Azure, Great Spangled Fritillary, Black Swallowtail, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Giant Swallowtail, Clouded Sulphur, Cabbage White, Mourning Cloak, Red Admiral, Coral Hairstreak, Dun Skipper, Silver-spotted Skipper, Little Wood Satyr, American Cop...
15 Tips to Better Butterflying
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Butterflying, just like birding but with bugs and less sound. This guide will help anyone learne how to see butterflies wherever they are. Key elements like the right equipment, going at the right times, and looking in the right places are covered. The Southern Wisconsin Butterfly Association leads field trips and counts where we practice these many skills.
Hotspot Sandhill Wildlife Area--Butterflying in the Badger State
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Hotspot Sandhill Wildlife Area Butterflying in the Badger State
Checking out the Checkerspots: Learning Four Important Wisconsin Butterflies
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Checking out the Checkerspots: Learning Four Important Wisconsin Butterflies