20-Year Quest Achieved: Butterfly Enthusiast Captures Rare North American Beauty in Nearby Wetlands
After years of searching a butterfly enthusiast has finally caught a glimpse of the elusive North American butterfly known as the Bog Copper The butterfly which is native to wetland areas in the northeastern United States and Canada has been difficult to spot due to its small size and elusive nature David G Robinson a naturalist and butterfly expert had been searching for the Bog Copper for over two decades He had scoured bogs and wetlands in the northeastern United States hoping to catch a glimpse of the elusive butterfly Finally on a warm summer day in June Robinson spotted the Bog Copper in a nearby bog He was able to capture photos of the butterfly which he later shared with other butterfly enthusiasts The Bog Copper butterfly is known for its vibrant orange wings and intricate black and white markings It has a wingspan of just one inch and