Sighting for January 30, 2021
Amelia Grimm
Sugarloaf and Saddlebunch Keys, State Road 939A, including Sammy Creek WEA
Monroe County, FL
- Martial Scrub-Hairstreak 3
- Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak 1
- Cassius Blue 7
- Ceraunus Blue 13
- Gulf Fritillary 1
- Mangrove Buckeye 9
- Mangrove Skipper 5
- Fiery Skipper 4
- Southern Broken-Dash 1
- Sachem 1
- Monk Skipper 2
- Salt Marsh Skipper 1
- Obscure Skipper 75
Observers: Amy Grimm & Leigh Williams. 11:30-4:00, partly cloudy, 78 degrees. Mostly on roadside wildflowers. First Saltmarsh Skipper we’ve observed after 7 years of looking in this area. Primary nectar plants: yellowtops, Bidens alba, Bay Marigold, Seashore Ageratum,Blue Porterweed, Snow Squarestem.