Next Events
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April 2022 meeting will NOT be on a Monday or at the North Museum.
It will be IN-PERSON on Thursday at Stager Hall on the F&M campus.
See below.
Thursday, April 21, 2022 7:00 pm
At Stahr Auditorium, Room 102, Stager Hall Science Bldg. On F&M campus
"Insects and Plants Raise Some Galling Questions" by Dr. Warren G. Abrahamson.
Many are familiar with the round ball gall found on the
stalks of the Tall goldenrod (a.k.a. late goldenrod, Solidago altissima), but few people
understand the deep, multilayered story behind these growths as well as Dr. Warren G.
Abrahamson. Dr. Abrahamson, is an emeritus plant ecologist and biology professor from
Bucknell University, where he taught for 39 years. During that time he established himself
as the nation's leading scientist studying the evolutionary complexity of the
goldenrod/gall-making insect relationship. Abe's research lab produced countless journal
publications revealing the life history intricacies of the many insect parasites that
attack goldenrods; some surprising strategies the plants have evolved to protect
themselves from these parasites; and he illuminated the role played by a variety of
predators that attack the gall insects.
Joint meeting with the
Muhlenberg Botanical
Society.
You can read and contribute to the
2022 Lancaster County butterfly sightings
page.
Three butterfly walks are scheduled. 2022 Lancaster
County butterfly walks.
They are listed below. Non members welcome
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*** Butterfly sightings by year & month ***
The 15
butterfly species seen in Lancaster County in
2022.
Most recent first of year sightings: --- Monarch, Pearl Crescent, Wild
Indigo Duskywing, Sleepy Orange, Clouded Sulphur, Tiger Swallowtail, Juvenal's
Duskywing, Orange Sulphur, Meadow Fritillary, Question Mark, Spring Azure
Updated 4-24-22
The 61
butterfly species seen in Lancaster County in
2021.
(December 2, November 8, October 24, September 34, August 46, July 41,
June 44,
May 29, April 15, March 5, February 0, January 0 species)
Most recent first of year sightings 2021: --- Ocola Skipper.)
Latest 2021 sighting: Orange Sulphur on December 26 by 2 observers.
Updated February 28, 2022.
The 53
butterfly species seen in Lancaster County in
2020.
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Dates for 2022
(March No meeting), April 21 (See New
Events above.), - Others not confirmed.
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Normally the regular meetings of the Lancaster Butterfly & Entomological
Club are held on the first Monday of every month from March through October
(except the September meeting which is on the second Monday).
Meeting Location: Kinsey
room on the second floor of the North
Museum of Natural History & Science, at the corner of College
Avenue and Buchanan Avenue, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The meetings
run from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.
Everyone is invited to the meetings, which are free to all.
Please use the Main entrance and bring a
friend.
The purpose of the club is to study butterflies and insects and to share
that information at our meetings. Catch the enthusiasm and attend our lively
club meetings. Most meetings include a lecture, discussion, and show-and-tell
of books, bugs, host plants, or photos. Members and friends are invited to field trips
and Fourth of July Butterfly Counts in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania throughout the
season. Counts are part of the North American Butterfly Association's Fourth of July
Butterfly Count program and require a nominal participation fee by NABA.
Learn what can be found in this area and meet other enthusiasts.
Membership Information: If you wish to join the club, annual dues are $15
per household, payable at club meetings or by mail. Lancaster Butterfly and
Entomological Club, Jan Schaefer, 154 Pinetown Rd, Leola,
PA 17540. Jan Schaefer at 
Dues Form
Unless otherwise noted, photographs on this page are by Karl Gardner.
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Monday, March 1, 2022 7:00 pm
No meeting this month.
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THURSDAY, April 21 2022 7:00 pm
At Stahr Auditorium, Room 102, Stager Hall Science Bldg. On F&M campus
"Insects and Plants Raise Some Galling Questions" by Dr. Warren G. Abrahamson.
Many are familiar with the round ball gall found on the
stalks of the Tall goldenrod (a.k.a. late goldenrod, Solidago altissima), but few people
understand the deep, multilayered story behind these growths as well as Dr. Warren G.
Abrahamson. Dr. Abrahamson, is an emeritus plant ecologist and biology professor from
Bucknell University, where he taught for 39 years. During that time he established himself
as the nation's leading scientist studying the evolutionary complexity of the
goldenrod/gall-making insect relationship. Abe's research lab produced countless journal
publications revealing the life history intricacies of the many insect parasites that
attack goldenrods; some surprising strategies the plants have evolved to protect
themselves from these parasites; and he illuminated the role played by a variety of
predators that attack the gall insects.
Joint meeting with the
Muhlenberg Botanical
Society..
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CURRENTLY TENTATIVE - Monday, May 2, 2022 7:00 pm
"Program to be announced"
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Lancaster Butterfly & Entomological Club
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CURRENTLY TENTATIVE - Monday, June 6, 2022 7:00 pm
"Program to be announced"
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Saturday, June 25, 2022 9:00 am
FIELD TRIP
"Furnace Hills Fourth of July Butterfly Count". We will mount an intensive effort
to find as many butterfly species as possible in the Brickerville Hills, Middlecreek
State Game lands and Northern Lancaster County floodplains. This is part of the North
American Butterfly Association's Fourth of July Butterfly Count program and requires a
nominal participation fee. Meet at 9:00 AM at the Riparian Park along PA-772 and Clay Road,
about 1.4 mile East of the Lititz square. Compiler is Fred Habegger (Weather/cancelation
info. 717-859-2521). Non-members welcome.
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Saturday, July 9, 2022
9:00 am FIELD TRIP .
"The 22nd Annual Holtwood Fourth of July Butterfly
Count."
Another opportunity to tally butterflies for NABA (North
American Butterfly Association), this time
in the Southern part of the county. Explore along the Susquehanna River and at
Muddy Run Park.
A nominal participation fee will be assessed. Meet at butterfly garden of Muddy Run
Park Information Center (172 Bethesda Church Rd W, Holtwood, PA). Compiler: Fred Habegger
(Weather/cancelation info.717-859-2521). Non-members welcome.
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Lancaster Butterfly & Entomological
Club
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Monday, July 11, 2022 7:00 pm
"Program to be announced"
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Lancaster Butterfly & Entomological Club
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Monday, August 1, 2022 7:00 pm
"Program to be announced"
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Saturday, August 20, 2022 9:00 am and/or
3:00 pm FIELD TRIP
"Summer Rerun of the Furnace Hills Butterfly
Count."
For the die-hard enthusiasts, we will start at 9:00 AM. Meet at Visitor Center parking
lot at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area. No fee, but bring plenty of fluids
and sun screen for making a hot day of butterfly hunting in the field manageable.
August is the prime month to see numbers of butterflies. We will be regrouping
at 3:00 PM, at the Visitor Center, allowing those who want
a shorter day of butterflying to join us in the afternoon. Leader: Fred Habegger
(Weather/cancelation info.717-859-2521) Non-members welcome.
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Lancaster Butterfly & Entomological Club
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Monday, September 12, 2022 7:00 pm
"Program to be announced"
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Monday, October 3, 2022 7:00 pm Zoom
Meeting
"Members Night" Bring photos and/or anything you want to share-sightings,
books, insights, experiences, travels-whatever!
<---Photograph by Joe Wolf.
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