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Sat, Jun 25, 11 at 12:33
| Hi Everyone,
I've had a lot of very tiny butterflies in the backyard. If they're a half inch wingspan that's a lot. Anyone know what they could be? |
Follow-Up Postings:
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- Posted by misssherry Z8/9MS (My Page) on Sat, Jun 25, 11 at 19:14
| A half inch wingspan is very small, so I'm wondering if these are tiny moths? There are many small butterflies, so I couldn't hazzard a guess without a picture or at least a description. Sherry |
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- Posted by larry_gene z8_Sunset6_OR (My Page) on Sun, Jun 26, 11 at 0:24
| (You're not referring to the dandelion butterfly of the other posting, right?) Certain pyralid moths, partial to mint but will visit a variety of blossoms, are tiny and fly about during the day. Do yours have a dainty, fluttering flight or do they dart around? |
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- Posted by christie_sw_mo Z6 (My Page) on Sun, Jun 26, 11 at 8:27
| Some of the Gossamer-wing Butterflies on the list below are pretty tiny. I'm seeing lots of blue Azures right now that will gather where it's muddy after I water. The decription says their wingspan can be over an inch but I'm going to measure one. They don't look that big to me. lol I put in your state on the link. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Butterflies and Moths of North America - Tennessee
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| I'm wondering if Kathy might be seeing some little skippers. I've been noticing them in my yard. |
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