Mystery Butterfly

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Mike

Found, briefly, on a geranium plant. Anyone know what this is?

34 thoughts on “Mystery Butterfly”

George Weaver on July 3, 2013 at 9:52 am said:

It’s some kind of moth. Since there are precisely twenty-five trillions of species, I am unable to identify this specimen. The geranium is a pretty one. This looks very much like a reflection in the rear view mirror of a car!

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- Mike on July 3, 2013 at 10:26 am said:
  
  Oh come on George! 25 trillions ain’t got nothing on you. There must be several trillion just in your neck of the woods. Get back to me after you have precisely identified this one. Also, let me know how old he is and if he’ll be back. Thanks.
  
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  - George Weaver on July 3, 2013 at 11:00 am said:
    
    🙂 Chuckle… Chuckle..
    
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Littlesundog on July 3, 2013 at 12:24 pm said:

Mike, I believe that is a Skipper of some sort. They’re different than butterflies and moths. I’d have to have a clearer view from another angle to tell. And, of course, like butterflies and moths there are probably hundreds of types of Skippers. Identifying them is difficult sometimes! Nice shot though!

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- Mike on July 3, 2013 at 1:55 pm said:
  
  That skipper allowed me one shot, and skipped out on me. He is aptly named. And you, a fountain of information, farm girl and all 🙂
  
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  - Littlesundog on July 4, 2013 at 9:37 am said:
    
    As a young girl I had a butterfly net, captured them, and documented the species I found. Then I’d turn them loose. I still keep track of odd species that I discover in the woodlands. Just a little hobby I have! I’m sure my neighbors wonder about a grown woman dashing around in the pasture with a butterfly net! I’m glad you appreciate my vast knowledge!! LOL
    
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  - Mike on July 4, 2013 at 11:03 am said:
    
    I appreciate everything about you Lori, and that is the truth.
    
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John on July 3, 2013 at 12:52 pm said:

Looks like a bug. 🙂

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- Mike on July 3, 2013 at 1:56 pm said:
  
  Damn John, why didn’t I know that! Hey, where in CO do you live?
  
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  - John on July 3, 2013 at 8:11 pm said:
    
    I am down in the big city … the Aurora part ….
    
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  - Mike on July 3, 2013 at 8:35 pm said:
    
    I lived in Lakewood for 20 years. Now up north a piece. Your mother’s Monica Lewinski comment cracked me up.
    
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  - John on July 3, 2013 at 10:41 pm said:
    
    She has her funny moments. 🙂
    
    So … change of subject… I don’t know if you’ve checked out my photography blog (link is on the right side)… but, I’m wondering if you belong to any photographer groups or anything …. I’ve been looking for someone in the area to maybe do a few photo trips, to places around town …
    
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  - Mike on July 3, 2013 at 10:56 pm said:
    
    I don’t belong to any photo groups as I tend to roll alone, but I could enjoy an outing with the right people. I live in Greeley, well to the north of you, so logistically it might be difficult. No, I didn’t notice your photo blog, but will for sure check it out.
    I had a mother too….and it was also complicated, for sure.
    
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  - John on July 4, 2013 at 12:37 pm said:
    
    Yeah, I tend to be more of a loner too … but, I’ve been looking to meet some local photographers who might give me some pointers … I’m still a novice when it comes to my camera, and someone to talk ‘shop’ with … 🙂
    
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  - Mike on July 4, 2013 at 2:33 pm said:
    
    If you ever find yourself coming up north a spell let me know. It would be fun to hang out with someone as intelligent as you.
    
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  - John on July 4, 2013 at 6:53 pm said:
    
    I’ll see what I can do … with mom, sometimes it is tough for me to get away for more than an hour, but, I’d like to come up north .. check out all that open land, and all those great old buildings you’re always posting photos of!
    
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nannus on July 3, 2013 at 1:35 pm said:

A good place to put such questions is http://www.newscientist.com/topic/lastword

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- Mike on July 3, 2013 at 1:57 pm said:
  
  Well that’s an interesting site. Thanks.
  
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natuurfreak on July 3, 2013 at 2:34 pm said:

What a great photo of the mot

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- Mike on July 3, 2013 at 2:42 pm said:
  
  You are so nice Marylou. Thanks.
  
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healingpilgrim on July 3, 2013 at 8:47 pm said:

Yes, it’s a slice of nature’s bountiful beauty 😉

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- Mike on July 3, 2013 at 10:57 pm said:
  
  Aye, beauty that coexists with a certain degree of horror and randomness, no?
  
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  - healingpilgrim on July 4, 2013 at 3:15 am said:
    
    In your photo? Why horror?
    
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  - Mike on July 4, 2013 at 9:01 am said:
    
    Africa, America, everywhere it seems some war, hunger, misery and pain. As to why, I do not know.
    
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apronheadlilly on July 4, 2013 at 10:59 am said:

Pretty critter, but with a fat body and those antennae, I think it’s a moth.

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- apronheadlilly on July 4, 2013 at 11:01 am said:
  
  Just read the Skipper comment. I would only believe that if Gilligan was close by.
  
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  - Mike on July 4, 2013 at 11:05 am said:
    
    Maryann for me.
    
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  - apronheadlilly on July 4, 2013 at 11:07 am said:
    
    🙂
    
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- Mike on July 4, 2013 at 11:04 am said:
  
  Moth says…”who you calling fat!”
  
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  - apronheadlilly on July 4, 2013 at 11:05 am said:
    
    🙂 Tell him “sorry” for me.
    
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smithiesshutter on July 5, 2013 at 1:16 pm said:

I laugh coming here……don’t get many laughs….you have a friendly bunch of correspondents.

Photos aren’t bad either…

🙂

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- Mike on July 5, 2013 at 4:11 pm said:
  
  Count yourself in that lot, my friend, and pull up a chair.
  
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jeffburian on July 6, 2013 at 11:42 am said:

Definitely a Skipper!

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- Mike on July 6, 2013 at 12:39 pm said:
  
  Well he sure skipped out on me. Have not seen him since. Thanks.
  
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