Butterflies in Virginia

Rust Library 380 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg, VA, United States

(VA) (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy) Butterflies are beautiful insects with many different species; for example, in Virginia alone, there are over 100 species. In this family-friendly presentation, come learn about the different butterfly “groups” (families), how to identify them, and how to attract them in your backyard. The presentation will also cover some commonly asked questions, such as “What is the ...

Butterfly Walk at Sweet Run State Park

Sweet Run Park 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, United States

(VA) (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy) Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and Virginia Master Naturalist Anne Ellis at the Sweet Run State Park for a leisurely walk in search of butterflies. We will explore the meadows and Xerces pollinator plantings, “bugging strip” and old farm areas around the Interpretive Center. If you are thinking about joining the annual Butterfly Count on August 3, ...

The Magic of Moths

Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve 21085 The Woods Rd, Leesburg, VA, United States

(VA) (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy) Come out to Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve to discover why moths constitute about 90 percent of all the Lepidoptera on the planet — not bad for a group of animals that flew with some of our most well-known dinosaurs! Join Dr. David Adamski and Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy to review and explore the most common moth families ...

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