Sighting for March 29, 2012

Mara Meisel

Rose River Fire Road, within 1.5 mile from boundary, Shenandoah National Park
Madison County, VA

Rick Frederick & I saw these butterflies today. The White-M Hairstreak (photo) is uncommon here; Silver-Spotted Skipper was first of season, & early.

  • Eastern Tiger Swallowtail 4
  • Spicebush Swallowtail 2
  • West Virginia White 1
  • Cabbage White 3
  • White M Hairstreak 1
  • Spring Azure 1
  • Eastern Comma 5
  • Silver-spotted Skipper 1

White M Hairstreak