South Texas Rarities - May 2004

[Mike Quinn]

The following rare (and not so rare) species were observed and/or reported
during May 2004:

Two-barred Flasher (Astraptes fulgerator) - May 24, 2004 - Grulla, Starr
Co., TX

Crimson Patch (Chlosyne janais) - May 22-23, 2004 - Hondo Creek, Medina Co.,
Texas

Crimson Patch (Chlosyne janais) - May 20, 2004 - Santa Ana NWR, Alamo,
Hidalgo Co., Texas

Ruby-spotted Swallowtail (Papilio anchisiades) - May 20, 2004 - Madero,
Hidalgo Co., Texas

"Disparate Forester" (Androloma disparata) - May 9, 2004 - Madero, Hidalgo
Co., Texas

Malicious Skipper (Synapte malitiosa pecta) NCR - 18, 20 October 2003 - Roma
Int'l Bridge, Starr Co., Texas

Soldier (Danaus eresimus) First Larval Illustration - Published 1791 -
"Suriname"

Fawn-spotted Skipper (Cymaenes odilia trebius) - May 2, 2004 - Golden
Raintree Gardens, Weslaco, Texas

Giant White (Ganyra josephina) - May 1, 2004 - Mission, Hidalgo Co., TX


Follow the link for the photos:

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      Recent Rio Grande Rarities
www.naba.org/chapters/nabast/recent.html

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Mike Quinn, New Braunfels, TX, ento at satx.rr.com



 
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