Sighting for August 27, 2017
Melanie Weiss
Long Key Natural Area
Broward County, FL
- Polydamas Swallowtail 16
- Giant Swallowtail 2
- Cloudless Sulphur 5
- Atala 1
- Cassius Blue 1
- Gulf Fritillary 2
- Julia Heliconian 3
- Zebra Heliconian 15
- White Peacock 11
- Ruddy Daggerwing 2
- Tawny Emperor 1
- Queen 12
- Horace's Duskywing 7
- Fiery Skipper 4
There had been thunderstorm activity and heavy rains for several days prior to my visit. Yet the butterfly activity seemed normal to what I typically see at this site. We found an Atala Hairstreak on the sidewalk laying on its side. I carried it back to the area with coontie plants. I found six Atala larvae on a young plant.