Sighting for April 17, 2018

Brian Ahern

3-D Spoil Island (restricted access), in Hillsborough Bay
Hillsborough County, FL

09:00-12:00, walked 4 miles along the entire dike perimeter of the island. Butterflies noted while conducting a shorebird survey. Temps in low 70’s, windy and sunny. Very little in bloom except for Sweet Clover and Bidens.

  • Checkered White 12
  • Great Southern White 2
  • Dainty Sulphur 20
  • Gulf Fritillary 30
  • Common Buckeye 8
  • Southern Skipperling 4