Insects of Ivvavik National Park

Trent University was open this morning until 2 PM when the school decided to cancel all of the classes because of the snowstorm.  So here I am sitting in my room enjoying the most snow I have ever seen in my life while reminiscing the insects that I observed in Ivvavik National Park.  Despite the abundance and diversity being pretty low relative to southern latitudes, it's the Arctic after all, it is still fascinating to see the critters that call Ivvavik home.

Green Comma (Polygonia faunus)

A unknown Flower Fly (Syrphidae) on Grass of Parnassus flower.

Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)

Dorcas Copper (Lycaena dorcas) - definitely one of my favorite butterflies from the summer.




Unknown Sulphur (Colias sp.) - quite drabby-looking considering other brightly colored individuals.


Colias sp.

Northern Blue Butterfly (Lycaeides idas)

Unidentified Bumblebee (Bombus sp.)

Unknown Marble Butterfly (Euchloe sp.)

There is an event tomorrow hosted by the Kawartha Heritage Conservancy that I hoping to go with some people.  Hope it will not be canceled.