Although the subspecies of painted turtle intergrade (blend together) at range boundaries they are distinct within the hearts of their ranges. 1  The male eastern painted turtle (C. 2  The midland painted turtle (C. 3  The southern painted turtle 4  (C. The largest subspecies is the western painted turtle  (C.
In some cultures in the Northern Hemisphere, the astronomical March equinox (varying between 19 and 21 March) is taken to mark the first day of spring, and the Northern solstice (around 21 June) is taken as the first day of summer. In other traditions, the equinox is taken as mid-spring.
A guide to what the spring equinox means and how you can make the most of it. When did spring start then? The astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere began on Monday, March 20 and will end on Wednesday, June 21. The spring (vernal) equinox in the Northern Hemisphere is also known as the March equinox. It's called the autumnal (fall) equinox in the Southern Hemisphere.