Butterfly Sighting Lists

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Sightings for October 2006

Oct1
2006

Mike Reese
Location: Rotary Gardens, Janesville
Rock County
The Fiery Skippers were mostly males, with only 2 females. The Giant Spreadwing shown in the photo was a surprise as it appears to be a late date for an adult in Wisconsin and a county first.
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Oct1
2006

Mike Reese
Location: Avon Bottoms
Rock County
The Painted Lady was my first of the year.
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Oct7
2006

Mike Reese
Location: Westfield
Marquette County
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Oct7
2006

Andy Paulios
Location: County Road F - Reilley Road
Iowa County

Oct7
2006

Joe Peterik
Location: Brown Deer Park
Milwaukee County
The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail must have emerged very recently as its wings were in nearly prefect condition.

Oct8
2006

Mike Reese
Location: Avoca Wildlife Area
Iowa County
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Oct8
2006

Dave Fallow
Location: Madison
Dane County

Oct25
2006

Todd Sima
Location: LWR West Muscada and Blue River Units
Grant County
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Oct29
2006

Dave Fallow
Location: Madison
Dane County