Sighting for June 19, 2020

John J. Collins

Duke Farms, Hillsborough
Somerset County, NJ

I was very surprised to find 2 Cloudless Sulphurs in the meadow opposite the Orchid House.

[moderator]: There is loads of Cassia (host plant for Cloudless Sulphur and Sleepy Orange) growing in the meadow. This is currently th most reliable location in central/northern NJ to find both of these species.

  • Cabbage White 11
  • Clouded Sulphur 2
  • Orange Sulphur 2
  • Cloudless Sulphur 2
  • Great Spangled Fritillary 6
  • Red Admiral 1