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Butterflies of Erikson Springs Colorado
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2022 12:26 am
by neominois
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
Re: Butterflies of Erikson Springs Colorado
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2022 8:34 pm
by Chuck
That was great. Nice discussion on the Papilio abberations. I can't imagine field collecting in shorts.
Re: Butterflies of Erikson Springs Colorado
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2022 12:19 am
by 58chevy
Just what I was hoping to see. Makes me want to go there. Thanks.
Re: Butterflies of Erikson Springs Colorado
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2022 12:19 pm
by KKarns
Wonderful video! Was straining my eyes to see any beetles! Lol...beautiful country and love the ending.
Re: Butterflies of Erikson Springs Colorado
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2022 2:08 am
by MikeH
KKarns wrote: ↑Sun Aug 21, 2022 12:19 pm
Wonderful video! Was straining my eyes to see any beetles!
I've seen Stictoleptura canadensis and Pseudogaurotina cressoni in the campground as well as a prionid in the treetops that didn't want to come down.
Re: Butterflies of Erikson Springs Colorado
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2022 3:32 am
by neominois
58chevy wrote: ↑Sun Aug 21, 2022 12:19 am
Just what I was hoping to see. Makes me want to go there. Thanks.
If you ever get to my neck of the woods let me know, I'd love to show you the area!
Re: Butterflies of Erikson Springs Colorado
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2022 3:35 am
by neominois
KKarns wrote: ↑Sun Aug 21, 2022 12:19 pm
Wonderful video! Was straining my eyes to see any beetles! Lol...beautiful country and love the ending.
I have collected Prionus and a few longicorns at the campground while light trapping. I'm not much of beetle guy, but always look for the showy ones.
Re: Butterflies of Erikson Springs Colorado
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2022 3:37 am
by neominois
MikeH wrote: ↑Mon Aug 22, 2022 2:08 am
KKarns wrote: ↑Sun Aug 21, 2022 12:19 pm
Wonderful video! Was straining my eyes to see any beetles!
I've seen Stictoleptura canadensis and Pseudogaurotina cressoni in the campground as well as a prionid in the treetops that didn't want to come down.
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.
Re: Butterflies of Erikson Springs Colorado
Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2022 9:50 pm
by MikeH
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.
Re: Butterflies of Erikson Springs Colorado
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2022 2:15 am
by neominois
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.
Beautiful! I have also taken a few other hairstreaks from the area. Overall, it is a great place to collect!