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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

In this edition of Spot The Cat™️, we feature a lovely scene of birch trees in the October light to throw you off I know it's not #Caturday yet here, but it must be somewhere #Naturephotography

Grove of birch trees backlit by the sun. We see a red barn in the background. The small face of a tuxedo cat peeks out from one of the trees at a height of about 12 feet.

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Sunrise over Lake Menomin, Menomonie, Wisconsin #landscapephotography

Blue sky with fluffy clouds in mauve, purple, dark blue, and pink as the golden sunrise lights up the scene

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This, the Once-Married Underwing, is the closest I will get to the amazing Clifden Nonpareil ... but I could NOT convince him to show his ruby-red underwings Any tips, UK moth-ers? All your Clifden Nonpareil photos make it seem so easy! #TeamMoth #MothsMatter #MothsAreAmazing

Close-up of large white and grey moth on photographer's fingertip

Close-up of the underside of the moth, showing the telltale markings of a member of the Catacola genus

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Two Monarchs (and a bee) already settled in, and another incoming #Naturephotography #Butterflies #Pollinators

A cluster of white asters that are serving as a hub of activity for butterflies. We see two Monarchs hanging from aster blossoms, a bee doing the same, and a third Monarch flying in to join them.

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Monarch on asters, beautifully backlit by the late-afternoon September sun #Lepidoptera #Butterflies #Naturephotography

Close-up of a large orange butterfly with black and white markings nestled amidst tiny white flowers.

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The Great-Spangled Fritillaries have been rather ragged lately but this guy was in pretty good shape today #Lepidoptera #Butterflies #Naturephotography

Large orange butterfly with dark brown markings sits atop a buddleia plant.

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

It's that time again! Time to play "Moth, Or Sheepdog?" (Or Yeti, or Random Cuddly Toy ... needs more thought before I trademark this one 🤣) #MothsMatter #TeamMoth #MothsAreAmazing

Close-up of very fuzzy Grey-and-white moth on the back of a faded green-stained chair. The moth has fur-like material popping out in a number of unlikely places.

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

He's a bit tattered and faded, but it's still a joy to see this Black Swallowtail on the asters blooming in the meadow #Lepidoptera #Butterflies #Naturephotography

Large black butterfly with yellow markings sits atop a cluster of delicate white blossoms with yellow centers

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Good morning from a very sleepy Great-Spangled Fritillary and me #Butterflies #Naturephotography #Lepidoptera

A large, light-brown butterfly with silvery markings sits, wings up, on the photographer's wrist. We see a foggy scene in the background featuring a tire swing and hydrangeas.

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I swear, every year these Chickweed Geometers get more creative in posing against striking backgrounds #MothsMatter #TeamMoth #MothsAreAmazing #Naturephotography

Close-up of a small orange moth with vivid pink stripes perched upon a leaf near a red barn

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Didn't think I had much in the moth trap this morning Then I looked up at the ceiling This Blackberry Looper is certainly worthy of #Stunday #MothsMatter #TeamMoth #MothsAreAmazing

Close-up of a small blue-green moth with delicate cream-coloured striped against a white painted surface

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Another glorious specimen on the Joe Pye Weed but after taking this I stepped back onto the path and noticed the plants were swaying significantly. Loud rustling noises, and then ... a huge black bear ran out! He was absolutely majestic but I was a bit unnerved ... #Naturephotography #Butterflies

Large orange butterfly with dark brown and silver markings sits atop the purplish-pink flowers of Joe Pye Weed. We see tall trees and blue sky in the background. We do not see a huge black bear, but he is there, waiting for his chance to run away from the invading human.

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

First-ever Pearly Wood Nymph The diversity in moths is so hard to fathom when you've spent most of your life thinking the only ones worth bothering about are Cecropias, Lunas, and Prometheas Still blame @mothyblackburn.bsky.social for my new obsession 😉 #MothsMatter #TeamMoth #MothsAreAmazing

Close-up of a white moth sprawled out on a brick wall. His wings are edged with a scalloped pattern in deep brown and brick red, making his resting spot the perfect background. His front legs are adorned with matching leg-warmers.

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

The blue eyeshadow of the female Black Swallowtail is somewhat shocking to encounter in a parched meadow #Stunday #Lepidoptera #Naturephotography

Close-up of a large black butterfly with orange eyespots surrounded by iridescent blue markings. The butterfly is attracted to the fading flowers of bergamot.

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

While walking through the woods last night, I said aloud, to any and all moths assembled, "Hey guys, I haven't seen any Pale Beauties yet this year -- what's up with that?!" and lo and behold, look who showed up this morning #MothsMatter #TeamMoth #MothsAreAmazing

A pale green moth rests on a brick wall. His wings are bisected by two thin green-and-white stripes.

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Great-Spangled Fritillary getting the last of the swamp milkweed Nature is amazing #Lepidoptera #Naturephotography #Butterflies

Large orange butterfly with dark brown markings is getting nectar from a plant with small pink blossoms in a meadow. We see a field of soybeans in the background.

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

For #MothFaceFriday -- well, it isn't actually a face but those are quite the eyes under those wings! Moths are amazing #MothsMatter #TeamMoth

Close-up of a rather inaptly-named "Small-eyed Sphinx Moth." His eyes (on his underwings) are beautiful tanzanite blue, ringed in black, and set against golden yellow. He clings to a brick wall, which sets off the rich colours -- brown, copper, deep blue, gold -- of his upper wings

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Oh my GOODNESS I often go back to where I put the trap the night before, just to check that I didn't miss something Guess I missed something #TeamMoth #MothsMatter #MothsAreAmazing #Naturephotography

Close-up of what may be the most beautiful moth in the world. With wings covered in deep bronze, gold, copper, and blue, he is a work of art

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Holding a beauty like the Wavy-Lined Emerald is an experience bordering on the mystical Nature is amazing #MothsMatter #TeamMoth ##MothsAreAmazing

Close-up of a tiny, pale green moth with faint white stripes and a delicate fringe around his wings, resting on the photographer's fingertip

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

A simple #Stunday offering: a male Bronze Copper in the meadow two days ago Nature is amazing #Lepidoptera #Butterflies #Naturephotography

A small butterfly rests, wings open, on a blade of grass. His wings (yes, it's a He) are mostly a lovely burnished copper colour, but the bottom edges are bright orange with dark brown spots.

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

My drive this morning Like an impressionist painting

Cloud-dappled sky diffusing the sun and its radiating beams

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Beautiful male Eastern Tailed-Blue on Dutch Clover this evening Nature is amazing #Lepidoptera #Butterflies #Naturephotography

Close-up of a small blue butterfly with tiny "tails' at the bottom of each lower wing. The butterfly sits atop the white blossom of low-growing clover in a meadow.

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Absolutely stunning dark morph of the female Tiger Swallowtail appeared just now Nature is amazing #Lepidoptera #Butterflies #Naturephotography

Close-up of a large black butterfly getting nectar from a burdock flower. The wings end in a row of iridescent blue spots and characteristic "tails" above which we can see some orange eyespots.

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

While taking photos I thought this was just a drab specimen of the Hummingbird Clearwing species -- But upon inspecting the results I realised it's actually a Snowberry Clearwing! Nature is amazing #MothsMatter #TeamMoth #MothsAreAmazing #Naturephotography

Moth with very fat thorax and transparent wings sips nectar from wild bergamot blossom

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

On this #MothMonday, one of my favourites showed up -- the Mint-Loving Pyrausta About the size of my little fingernail Nature is amazing #TeamMoth #MothsMatter #MothsAreAmazing #Naturephotography

Close-up of tiny, pinkish-red moth with orange markings clutching a blade of grass

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I love the way the deep green of the soybeans sets off the rich colour of the Viceroy's wings Nature is amazing #Lepidoptera #Naturephotography #Butterflies

Medium-sized butterfly with orange and black wings rests on the leaf of a soybean plant

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Hummingbird Clearwing Moth on bergamot in the prairie just now Nature is amazing #MothsMatter #TeamMoth #MothsAreAmazing #Stunday #NativePlants #Naturephotography

Close-up of a purplish-pink bergamot blossom in a thick meadow. The blossom is attracting a large moth with a fat, gaudy thorax and clear (!) wings.

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

A #Stunday offering -- Monarch caterpillar getting pretty close to graduation day #Lepidoptera #Butterflies #NativePlants #Naturephotography

Close-up of white, yellow, and black caterpillar dangling from the bent stalk of a swamp milkweed plant. We see some of the pink blossoms below him and more, against blue sky, in the background.

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Time to play Spot The [Potential] Butterfly™️! Nature is amazing #Lepidoptera #Butterflies #NativePlants #Naturephotography

Close-up view of a swamp milkweed plant in a sunny meadow. The pink blossoms are set off by blue sky in the background. In the center of plant hangs a Monarch caterpillar.

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Red-Spotted Purple on Joe Pye Weed in the meadow just now Nature is amazing #Lepidoptera #Butterflies #Naturephotography

Large butterfly with purplish-brown wings accented by orange-red and tanzanite-blue markings sits atop a pink blossom. We see meadow and forest in the background.

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Honestly have never seen a Wavy-Lined Emerald in such intense green 💚 #MothsAreAmazing #MothsMatter #TeamMoth

Close-up of small green moth with thin, cream-coloured stripes running across his wings

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Catherine Gulsvig @crgulsvig.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Stunning Giant Swallowtail in the meadow just now What a magnificent creature #Lepidoptera #Butterflies #Naturephotography

Enormous black butterfly with large yellow markings and two blue and red eyespots nestles amidst purple clover in a meadow

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