Butterflies of Erikson Springs Colorado
Butterflies of Erikson Springs Colorado
This is a video I made last summer after collecting the Colorado Hairstreak. Erikson Springs is in Gunnison County Colorado and is one of my favorite places to search for butterflies and light trap moths. Hope you enjoy the video.
https://youtu.be/vUFv5L2mJuw
https://youtu.be/vUFv5L2mJuw
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That was great. Nice discussion on the Papilio abberations. I can't imagine field collecting in shorts.
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Just what I was hoping to see. Makes me want to go there. Thanks.
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Wonderful video! Was straining my eyes to see any beetles! Lol...beautiful country and love the ending.
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Erikson Springs is certainly a wonderful place! I remember your comments about being there on the old proboards forum! I try and get there at least once or twice a year.
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My favorite thing to look for in the Erickson Springs/Dark Canyon area is hairstreaks, besides the already mentioned Hypaurotis crysalus, there are also several species of Satyrium in the area.
These were all taken on July 18, 2014 other than the last one on July 29, 2016.
First column Satyrium liparops
Second column S. sylvinus, S. californica, S. titus
Third column S. calanus
The only place I have ever encountered a mountain lion was near the campground which was also a little freaky.
These were all taken on July 18, 2014 other than the last one on July 29, 2016.
First column Satyrium liparops
Second column S. sylvinus, S. californica, S. titus
Third column S. calanus
The only place I have ever encountered a mountain lion was near the campground which was also a little freaky.
Re: Butterflies of Erikson Springs Colorado
Beautiful! I have also taken a few other hairstreaks from the area. Overall, it is a great place to collect!MikeH wrote: ↑Sun Oct 02, 2022 9:50 pm My favorite thing to look for in the Erickson Springs/Dark Canyon area is hairstreaks, besides the already mentioned Hypaurotis crysalus, there are also several species of Satyrium in the area.
These were all taken on July 18, 2014 other than the last one on July 29, 2016.
First column Satyrium liparops
Second column S. sylvinus, S. californica, S. titus
Third column S. calanus
The only place I have ever encountered a mountain lion was near the campground which was also a little freaky.
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