Butterflies and Moths at Otter Lake, Ontario

A visit to Otter Lake near Parry Sound, Ontario brought an opportunity to photograph moths and butterflies. Focusing the lens before they fluttered away was a challenge. I found a few sleepy moths that “stayed put” for me in the evening.

Eacles Imperialis
 Family: Saturniidae

Eacles Imperialis
 Family: Saturniidae (Large 3″ wingspan)

Family: Drepeanoidea - Blinded Sphinx The moth is so "leaf-like" it could be easily overlooked.

Family: Drepeanoidea – Blinded Sphinx
The moth is so “leaf-like” it could be easily overlooked. (Large 3″ wingspan)

Unidentified, but much smaller than the previous two moths pictured

Unidentified, smaller and more delicate than moths pictured above

Unidentified, 2" wingspan

Unidentified, 2″ wingspan

How these moths were able to hang upside down on the underside of a roof beam is a mystery

How these moths were able to hang upside down on the underside of a roof beam is a mystery.

More furry hooded whites clinging to a wall.

More furry hooded whites clinging to a wall.

Limenitis arthemis
Family: Nymphalidae (White Admiral Butterfly) 3" wingspan

Limenitis arthemis 
Family: Nymphalidae (White Admiral Butterfly) – 3″ wingspan