Encountering the Diana Fritillary Butterfly in My Own Backyard
A chance encounter with a beautiful butterfly in my garden led to the discovery of Arkansas’s official state butterfly, the Diana Fritillary.
Butterflies
Zebra Swallowtail Encounter at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Learn about the Zebra Swallowtail butterfly, its distinct black and white stripes, seasonal variations, and its place among the many swallowtail species.
A Late Season Common Buckeye Butterfly at Sequoyah NWR
An unusual November sighting of a Common Buckeye butterfly in Oklahoma, discussing why this sighting is uncommon and what might explain its late flight period.
Encountering an Unidentified Chrysalis
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek describes finding an unknown chrysalis during a photo walk at Sequoyah NWR, which he believes is a Viceroy butterfly.
Butterflies of Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek shares photos and information about the Common Checkered Skipper and Common Buckeye butterflies spotted in Oklahoma.