Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Oregon

Sighting Record 1205261

Observation Notes: 
A pair alighting on moist sand near river. Bright blue on dorsal side.
Region: 
United States
Oregon
Location Notes: 
At The Narrows on the John Day River, 10 river miles from the confluence with the Columbia River
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 45.66177131486419, -120.50684041975154

Date of Observation *: 
Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 10:36
Suggested Identification: 
Glaucopsyche piasus
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
butterfly

Sighting Record 1205207

Observation Notes: 
Warm, sunny afternoon. First noticed butterfly fluttering from leaf to leaf in a shaded patch of stinging nettles along a creek. I waited a few moments and the butterfly landed at my feet to bask in a spot of sunshine on a mud step that allows access to the creek. After a short time basking it returned to fluttering through the nettle patch. Due to lighting and angle of view I could not tell if it was ovipositing.
Region: 
United States
Oregon
Location Notes: 
Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. Open to the public. Located north side of Highway 99 W, halfway between Sherwood, Oregon and Tigard, Oregon. Take the main trail from the parking lot, follow it through the oak savanna area enter the woods, watch for the study area path and benches to your right, go down the steps to Rock Creek look to your right and you will see a big patch of nettles.
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 45.38511370737456, -122.83167129500237

Date of Observation *: 
Sunday, April 28, 2019 - 13:28
Suggested Identification: 
Polygonia satyrus
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
butterfly

Sighting Record 1203744

Region: 
United States
Oregon
Multnomah County
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 45.52327878062267, -122.70157465291749

Date of Observation *: 
Friday, July 20, 2018 - 12:30
Suggested Identification: 
Western Tiger Swallowtail ?
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
butterfly

Sighting Record 1203675

Observation Notes: 
Basking and patrolling along path. Perched on buttercup leaves moved further down and landed on the path. For picture scale, path is 3/4 minus.
Region: 
United States
Oregon
Washington County
Location Notes: 
Approximately halfway between Sherwood, Oregon and Tigard, Oregon along Highway 99 West. Main path from parking lot, year-round, into the refuge. Along the gravel path just past the picnic tables in the weeds and grass to the left/north of the path.
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 45.38250588154621, -122.82983264072266

Date of Observation *: 
Sunday, April 28, 2019 - 13:01
Suggested Identification: 
Phyciodes mylitta
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
butterfly

Sighting Record 1203671

Observation Notes: 
Basking. Day was finally warming up. For scale of butterfly, gravel on path is 3/4 minus.
Region: 
United States
Oregon
Washington County
Location Notes: 
Along the gravel path just past the picnic tables in the weeds and grass to the left/north of the path.
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 45.382532523969786, -122.830615845755

Date of Observation *: 
Friday, April 26, 2019 - 12:39
Suggested Identification: 
Phyciodes mylitta
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
butterfly

Sighting Record 1203663

Observation Notes: 
Out of expected range. Phyciodes mylitta flying in same area at same time so I could compare size. This butterfly is 2 to 3 times larger than Phyciodes mylitta in same area. To give an idea of scale/size of this butterfly: plant it is nectaring on is Mahonia Aquifolium. Flower clusters are described as 2 to 3 inches long. Leaves are made up of leaflets that are 1 to 2.5 inches long. If this is actually a Pale Cresent I need to let the folks at the wildlife refuge know. Plenty of small Canadian thistle plants around.
Region: 
United States
Oregon
Washington County
Location Notes: 
Take the main, year-round, trail from the parking lot into the refuge. As you pass the picnic tables on your right, start looking for butterflies in the weeds to your left until you get to the sharp bend in the trail. Also found Silvery Blue and Mylitta Crescents along this stretch
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 45.3821915, -122.8322359

Date of Observation *: 
Sunday, April 28, 2019 - 12:59
Suggested Identification: 
Phyciodes pallida
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
butterfly

Sighting Record 1203397

Observation Notes: 
Found dead, in the vicinity of garry oak woodland
Region: 
United States
Oregon
Benton County
Location Notes: 
Corvallis, Oregon
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 44.557748992047046, -123.32775056362152

Date of Observation *: 
Thursday, April 25, 2019 - 12:00
Suggested Identification: 
Atlides halesus
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
butterfly

Sighting Record 1203001

Observation Notes: 
Sunny bright warm day. Several feeding on the mud.
Region: 
United States
Oregon
Coos County
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 43.15810046822063, -124.23203562039487

Date of Observation *: 
Friday, April 19, 2019 - 14:00
Suggested Identification: 
Spring Azure
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
butterfly
Date Notes: 
Blue Azures feeding on minerals in wet spot on ground in my front yard.

Sighting Record 1202717

Observation Notes: 
many blues flying around on this sunny warm day after much rain and cold weather
Region: 
United States
Oregon
Yamhill County
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 45.09261057022486, -123.61761364914321

Date of Observation *: 
Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 22:30
Suggested Identification: 
spring azure
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
butterfly

Sighting Record 1199864

Observation Notes: 
Lush subalpine meadow near summit of Ochoco Pass. Approximate wingspan 1.75 inches.
Region: 
United States
Oregon
Crook County
Geolocation *: 

Geolocation is 44.45329296189915, -120.4144550544151

Date of Observation *: 
Sunday, July 22, 2018 - 12:56
Suggested Identification: 
Speyeria mormonia erinna
Specimen Type: 
Photograph
Organism Type: 
butterfly