REALLY fast moving butterfly

17 years ago

Hi all, I have several types of butterflies, moths and dragonfly's as well as Hummers in my yard. Most of them I can see and appreciate but 2 types move so fast and never seem to light! I call them BFs on speed. They are big too. Some brown and some black. I cannot get close enough to see a pattern or contrasting colors. Any ideas what they are? /Abi

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emmayct
17 years ago
Right now, here in CT, I have several silver spotted skippers who fly very fast..zipping about..all the way to the next yard..up to the tree tops..and back to their particular "territory" with lightning speed. They are not what I would call large.

Commas and question marks are also pretty fast and brownish overall.

American Ladies are also pretty fast and pretty numerous now.

Abi, where in CT are you?

Maryann
aeiger
Original Author
17 years ago
Hi Maryann, I live in Bridgeport very close to the Trumbull line. I have about an acre of land with lots of trees. These guys appear large but since they never stand still who knows.I have many different types of butterflies, moths and dragons but I really don't know what they are, I just plant flowers I think they'll like. /Abi
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emmayct
17 years ago
Abi...I'm near New London.

Maybe you could get yourself a good butterfly guide..or check out the local library. The internet is also a good place to aquaint yourelf with our local species. There is a group called CBA Connecticut Butterfly Association..really nice people..check out the website.

Maryann