Sighting for November 2, 2016
Denis C. Quinn
1 mile West of US route 1, Nottingham, PA 19362
Chester County, PA
- Cabbage White 11
- Clouded Sulphur 2
- Orange Sulphur 7
- Variegated Fritillary 3
- Pearl Crescent 1
- Common Buckeye 2
- Silver-spotted Skipper 3
- Long-tailed Skipper 1
- Common Checkered-Skipper 7
- Fiery Skipper 3
- Sachem 2
Long-tailed Skipper
Silver-spotted Skipper
Sachem
Long-tailed Skipper
Fiery Skipper
Common Checkered-Skipper
Common Buckeye
After several frosts and today’s warmup to mid 70’s I was surprised to see this fresh Long-tailed Skipper at noon, mostly nectaring on Lantana. The Fiery, Silver Spotted and Sachems were well worn females. Strawberry Clearwings were out too.