fred walsh photos: November 2009

Friday, November 27, 2009

Black Swallowtail

These pictures were taken on November 21st, 2009 at Bentsen Palm Village RV Resort, Mission Texas.

This picture was taken on November 23rd, 2009 at the NABA Butterflly Park, Mission Texas. I think it is a member of the Cross Spider family, but I don't know the exact name. If you do, please let me know. Spiders have 8 legs compared to insects which usually have 6. Spiders also have. As well, spiders usually have 8 eyes. Double click on the image to enlarge it and see how many eyes you can count. I wish I would have got another shot of this guy to show the eyes a lot better. I think there is 8 eyes on the back section of his body but there are 4 more spots on the front part of his body that could be eyes. What do you think? I would love to hear from someone that knows more about spiders than me.

Guava Skipper

These pictures were taken on November 21st & 24th, 2009 at the NABA Butterfly Park, Mission Texas. This is one of my favourite Butterflies and haven't seen on for at least two years, but there's lots of them this year.

Red Bordered Pixie

These pictures were taken on November 22nd, 2009 at the NABA Butterfly Park, Mission Texas. This is the first year I've seen these guys and there sure is plenty of them around.

Bordered Patch

These pictures were taken on November 22nd, 2009 at the NABA Butterfly Park, Mission Texas.

Black Witch Moth

This picture was taken on November 20th, 2009 at Bentsen Palm Village RV Resort Mission, Texas. This is the largest moth in North America with a wingspan of up to 7", and has considerable folklore surrounding it. The Aztecs used to believe that if someone was sick and the Black Witch Moth entered the house, the sick person would die. The Mexicans had a similar belief except that the Moth had to visit all four corners of the house. A more recent Mexican belief is that if a Black Witch Moth lands on you, you'll win the lottery. So bring on the Black Witches but don't let them into the house.

White Satin Moth

This picture was taken on November 22nd, 2009 at NABA Butterfly Park, Mission Texas. If anyone knows the name of this moth I would appreciate you letting me know.

Florida Purplewing

These pictures were taken on November 24th, 2009 at NABA Butterfly Park, Mission Texas. This is a very rare butterfly and only occurs in the southern most tip of Florida and occassionally in Southern Texas. Unfortunately I didn't manage to get a picture of him with his wings spread apart as it's the upper part of his wings that are so beautiful.

Ruddy Daggerwing

These pictures were taken on November 24th, 2009 at NABA Butterfly Park, Mission Texas.

Phaon Crescent

This picture was taken on November 21st, 2009 at NABA Butterfly Park, Mission Texas.

Theona Checkerspot

This picture was taken on November 22nd, 2009 at NABA Butterfly Park, Mission Texas.

Caterpillar

These pictures were taken on November 22nd, 2009 at Bentsen Palm Village RV Resort, Mission Texas. This is probably a Tiger Moth Caterpillar although I don't know which specific one. If you should happen to know, please tell me so I can update this post.

Tropical Buckeye

This picture was taken on November 21st, 2009 at NABA Butterfly Park, Mission Texas.

Red Admiral

This picture was taken on November 21st, 2009 at Bentsen Palm Village RV Resort, Mission Texas.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Sachem Skipper

This picture was taken on November 12th, 2009 at NABA Butterfly Park, Mission Texas.

Pipevine Swallowtail

This picture was taken on November 11th, 2009 at Bentsen Palm Village RV Resort, Mission, Texas.

Giant Swallow tail

These pictures were taken on November 19th, 2009 at Bentsen Palm Village RV Resort, Mission Texas.

Lyside Sulphur

This picture was taken on November 12th, 2009 at NABA Butterfly Park, Mission Texas.

American Snout

This picture was was taken on November 8th, 2009 at Bentsen Palm Village RV Resort, Mission, Texas.

Guava Skipper

These pictures were taken on November 8th, 2009 at Bentsen Palm Village RV Resort, Mission, Texas. This is one of my favourite butterflies, I just don't see enough of them.

Fiery Skipper

These pictures were taken on November 11th, 2009, at NABA Butterfly Park, Mission Texas.

Question Mark Butterfly

These pictures were taken on November 12th, 2009 at NABA Butterfly Park, Mission Texas. Yes, the correct name is "Question Mark". Apparently they got their name from the white marks on the underside of the wing. I guess to some people it looks like a question mark. I must not have my glasses on straight.