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09/04/2012 05:41:54 PM · #1 |
It's from my July Free Study. I'm generally good with search engines, but I've completely struck out...
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09/04/2012 06:12:20 PM · #2 |
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09/04/2012 06:20:13 PM · #3 |
A John Deere Swallowtail.
or what Hahn said.
Message edited by author 2012-09-04 18:21:27. |
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09/04/2012 06:39:00 PM · #4 |
Even more specifically, Limenitis arthemis astyanax. Interesting difference in coloration between the four subspecies!
I would have sworn this was a member of the Swallowtail (Pappilonidae) family, but it's actually an Admiral. |
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09/04/2012 06:42:54 PM · #5 |
Ya, I take it back. it's not a swallowtail. I was specifically thinking it was a male Spicebush Swallowtail with the little swallowtails torn off, but the red-spotted purple is a much better answer.
Message edited by author 2012-09-04 18:43:07. |
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09/04/2012 06:50:14 PM · #6 |
Richard.....thanks! That seems to be the critter!
BTW, Jason......Swallowtail;s are some of my favorite butterflies, easily identified by.....
Their swallow-like tails!
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09/04/2012 06:50:24 PM · #7 |
Spicebush is *exactly* what I thought of when I saw it, an I knew there were some swallowtails that lacked "tails."
Now looking at it again, though, there were hints that it's actually smaller, more along the size you'd expect for an Admiral. |
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09/04/2012 06:51:07 PM · #8 |
| I would say it's a black one with some blue. I stayed at a Holiday Inn last night. |
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09/04/2012 06:53:30 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Even more specifically, Limenitis arthemis astyanax. Interesting difference in coloration between the four subspecies!
I would have sworn this was a member of the Swallowtail (Pappilonidae) family, but it's actually an Admiral. |
Yes! Yes! Yes!
Very close in quick view to a Spicebush Swallowtail, but just a little smaller, and the wing shape is much different. You can see the lower wings are much fuller, and lack the tails.
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09/04/2012 06:54:44 PM · #10 |
Bob, well he looks like a Bob.:-) Other than that I have no clue and have never had any success in figuring out bugs.
Message edited by author 2012-09-04 18:56:13. |
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09/04/2012 06:56:22 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Spicebush is *exactly* what I thought of when I saw it, an I knew there were some swallowtails that lacked "tails."
Now looking at it again, though, there were hints that it's actually smaller, more along the size you'd expect for an Admiral. |
He/she is somewhat larger than most Admirals which was part of what puzzled me.
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09/04/2012 06:56:59 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by kawesttex:
Bob, well he looks like a Bob.:-) Other than that I have no clue and have never had any success in figuring out bugs. |
I'm fairly certain she's Roberta.....
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09/04/2012 06:57:44 PM · #13 |
Damn, now I feel stoopid! Jeb, try this:
- Crop your image to include just the insect and as little of the BG as possible
- Upload it into Google Image Search
Bang! Answer in two seconds, LOL! |
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09/04/2012 06:58:42 PM · #14 |
| See, I can't even tell what sex they are. |
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09/04/2012 06:59:17 PM · #15 |
more importantly what deere was it?
weve got a few lt180 upto our 6920 s :)
IMG_6103 by gilesbert, on Flickr |
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09/04/2012 07:03:47 PM · #16 |
I was guessing a pipevine, black swallowtail or spicebush. They're all so incredibly similar, it's easier if you see the underside of the wing.
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09/04/2012 07:20:22 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by Giles_uk:
more importantly what deere was it?
weve got a few lt180 upto our 6920 s :)
IMG_6103 by gilesbert, on Flickr |
Nice lawn tractor ya got there.......
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09/04/2012 07:21:01 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by vawendy:
I was guessing a pipevine, black swallowtail or spicebush. They're all so incredibly similar, it's easier if you see the underside of the wing. |
Look ta the wing shape outside of the tails......quite different.
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09/04/2012 07:25:17 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by NikonJeb:
Originally posted by Giles_uk:
more importantly what deere was it?
weve got a few lt180 upto our 6920 s :)
IMG_6103 by gilesbert, on Flickr |
Nice lawn tractor ya got there.......
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hubba hubba, not sure that would fit on both sides the uk road let alone 1 side hehe
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09/04/2012 07:25:21 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by Giles_uk:
more importantly what deere was it?
weve got a few lt180 upto our 6920 s :)
IMG_6103 by gilesbert, on Flickr |
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09/04/2012 07:55:15 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by Giles_uk:
Originally posted by NikonJeb:
Originally posted by Giles_uk:
more importantly what deere was it?
weve got a few lt180 upto our 6920 s :)
IMG_6103 by gilesbert, on Flickr |
Nice lawn tractor ya got there.......
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hubba hubba, not sure that would fit on both sides the uk road let alone 1 side hehe |
*smacking with rolled-up-newspaper* Down Giles, down! Naughty! We don't do that in polite company!! ;-) |
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09/04/2012 08:43:01 PM · #22 |
I agree with  hahn23, go here; Moths & Butterflies and enter keyword "Purple" to find images.
The red didn't show up in your photo, or it may not have been there on the butterfly.
Butterflies are quite variable in their color, but the shapes and positioning of spots remains fairly constant.
ETA, I knew you are from the Pa area. It helps to have a state and county location when hunting an ID for a butterfly.
Message edited by author 2012-09-04 20:44:37. |
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09/04/2012 09:07:49 PM · #23 |
Is this the swallowtail that you guys were mentioning?
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09/04/2012 09:10:43 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:
I agree with hahn23, go here; Moths & Butterflies and enter keyword "Purple" to find images.
The red didn't show up in your photo, or it may not have been there on the butterfly.
Butterflies are quite variable in their color, but the shapes and positioning of spots remains fairly constant.
ETA, I knew you are from the Pa area. It helps to have a state and county location when hunting an ID for a butterfly. |
Bingo! Here's a pic of what Fritz sent a link to that looks virtually identical to my little friend.
Butterfly
Third one from the left.....click to enlarge.....
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09/04/2012 09:11:26 PM · #25 |
Originally posted by scooter97:
Is this the swallowtail that you guys were mentioning?
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It's NOT a swallowtail.
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