Insects

Moths of Malheur – Part 1

Written by Dana Ross/Photo by Dana Ross Brightly colored butterflies may catch the attention of even the most casual naturalist, but what about moths?  As largely nocturnal creatures, moths are

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Painted Lady Butterflies

Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo by Peter Pearsall Perhaps you’ve seen a few of these butterflies recently, flitting about in your garden. Or perhaps you’ve seen hundreds, coursing along coastlines or

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The First Butterflies of Spring

Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo by Peter Pearsall Spring is slow to arrive to Malheur Refuge. Frost clings to the ground well into April most years; the austere high-desert vegetation stubbornly

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