Chasing butterflies in the land of Oz:July 23-29, 2012

摘要

I am pleased to submit this second installment covering my butterflying adventures to and from the 2012 annual meeting of the Lepidopterist's Society held in Denver, Colorado last July. My passion for all things related to Lepidoptera began at the ripe age of 6, and over the nearly 50 years since I have developed a secondary passion for writing and sharing my field experiences with any and all who might be interested. This current installment covers my adventures during the week of the meeting, focusing on the multiple opportunities I enjoyed for sampling butterflies across varying habitats within driving distance of the meeting site. Several of these day trips were coordinated by the LepSoc, while others were organized on my own - during days whenI was content to play hooky from attending the presentations due to irresistible weather.