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Butterfly Count 2008 – Highest Number of Species in 12 years

Aug 5, 2008

While we had to postpone our annual butterfly count by a day due to the weather, it was definitely for...

Puzzled by Wildlife…Try the Cicadas Crossword

Aug 2, 2008

With the dog-days of summer upon us and our annual cicadas calling through the hottest parts of the day, we...

LWC Podcast – Episode 2: A Bit About Butterflies

LWC Podcast – Episode 2: A Bit About Butterflies

Jul 21, 2008

In this podcast we give a brief talk about the stages of the lifecycle of butterflies and things you can do to attract them to your yard.

Butterflies and Dragonflies at Claude Moore Park

Jul 19, 2008

We had a great walk led by Andy Rabin and Mona Miller. Eighteen people of all ages came out to...

Cicadas

Jul 1, 2008

Vol. 13 Issue 2, Summer 2008 By Kerry Bzdyk Everyone who lived in Loudoun County in the spring of 2004...

Dragonflies and Damselflies Abound in Eastern Loudoun!

Jun 28, 2008

We had a great day of hunting dragons and damsels across the fine Loudoun countryside! Seven people joined us as...

First Butterfly Walk of the Season – 13 Species seen

Jun 24, 2008

On June 21, Mona Miller (“The Butterfly Lady”) led our first butterfly walk of the season. Over 20 people, adults...

Damselfly

Apr 1, 2008

Vol. 13 Issue 1, Spring 2008 By Bonnie Eaton The damselfly is a close relative to the dragonfly. Both belong...

Dung Beetle

Oct 1, 2007

Vol. 12 Issue 3, Fall 2007 By Molly Darr Most people maintain the classic image of these fascinating creatures dutifully...

Luna Moth

Jul 1, 2007

Vol. 12 Issue 2, Summer 2007 By Ginger Walker Many people say that they will never forget their first sight...

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