Recent sightings

Northwest hammock and field only. The most Monk Skippers we have seen in one area. Some were worn, some very fresh and some mating. With Leigh Williams.

Only one comma seen at Chilo, rest seen at Meldahl. Sunny, 66 degrees, very windy. A week ago saw 10 Orange Sulphurs and a Cabbage White at Meldahl. Probably the last butterflies for the year.

We found 31 species. 82 degrees and partly cloudy.

At Jack Watson Nature trail. With Leigh Williams

Besides a single adult Polydamas there were 4 caterpillars on Dutchman’s Pipe. The one in the photograph I believe is the fifth instar. It was quite big. The others were smaller.

Cold weather at beginning of November reduced plants and butterflies here. Density of butterflies was low but persistence found 27 species.

We saw 34 species. There were many individuals! The Salvatos pointed out the Orange-barred Sulphur and Olive-clouded Skipper. Lots of fun!

There were more than just 2 blues but couldn’t identify all between Cassius and Ceraunus while moving.
Same with Long-tailed Skippers. Only positively IDed on Long-tailed Skippers but others present may be some Dorantes but again they were always on the move.

(17-172) Mostly cloudy. No Monarchs, Long-tailed Skippers or Ocola’s present.

Bright sun, cool with slight breeze

Photo of Guava Skipper by Dorothy. 35 species. Partly sunny.

Bright sun, cool with slight breeze

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Weather: 73-84 degrees, partly cloudy. LCooper, JKelly, PKelly, JHengeveld, SHengeveld, BMarsh, DMarsh, BNall, SMoore, BVolkle, BWebber, BYukich, KYukich.

11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Weather: clouds burned off in late morning for full sun. First sunny day since Nov 16. 63-78 degrees. LCooper and others.

1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Weather: total cloud cover after 2 days of rain following 3 days of cold. 68 degrees. Regular park butterfly walk. LCooper and many more.

Attala hairstreak nectaring on joewood

Hazy sun, 57°, slight breeze and one active White Sulphur here at 13:40