Sighting for May 20, 2017
Elizabeth Golden
Hollywood
Broward County, FL
- Polydamas Swallowtail 2
- Giant Swallowtail 1
- Orange-barred Sulphur 1
- Statira Sulphur 1
- Cassius Blue 2
- Julia Heliconian 1
- Zebra Heliconian 5
- Ruddy Daggerwing 1
- Monarch 2
- Baracoa Skipper 1
New Sighting
Butterflies seen in yard in late afternoon. Larger butterflies nectaring on firebush (Hamelia patens); Ruddy Daggerwing nectaring on black olive tree (Bucida buceras). Statira Sulphur identified by unmarked pale greenish-yellow wings below.