Some of what can be viewed on the Ontario Butterfly Atlas - specifically the species reported near the Soo.

https://www.ontarioinsects.org/atlas/php/SQLname.php?name=all&records=all&char1=&lowYear=1333&highYear=9999&spIndex=0&areaID=5&areaName=Sault%20Ste.%20Marie%2050K%20radius%20from%20Canal%20National%20Historic%20Site&type=spList&sp=na&area=circles&order=frequency

That is one long link - it shows a 50km circle with the Locks being the center. I have chosen to provide the link to: the list of species which have been reported to the atlas, with the last upload done a couple of years ago.

The list has the rarest species first and the most reported at the end, I would have liked to reverse that but the option is not there. So, if you want to increase your life list of butterflies near the Soo, this list will help you target species. More details on the individual reports is available with some searching on the atlas or you could send me a note, I will be happy to guide you in exploring how to get around the atlas.

This is a fantastic tool/resource for learning about butterflies in our area.

Mark Olivier

Posted on January 26, 2023 08:05 AM by markolivier