The Mulberry Wing
Over the past month I've returned to surveying Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, while continuing my work at Floyd Bennet Field. The latter has provided many great records and species that have yet to be found at the former. It would be expected that it be more productive for grassland species. But the Refuge, too, seems to have a monopoly on some species -- perhaps those of a more woodland affinity; species that haven't been found at Floyd. One example is Master's Dart (Feltia herilis). This one was photographed August 30.

Moth of the Week © 2006 Steve Walter