Posted on July 2, 2008 at 03:05:35 AM by Eleanor Kee Wellman
European Skippers have emerged and taken over Wylie Road! Thousands were seen today in every puddle and damp spot and covering flowers as well!
I have read that this species is introduced and outnumbers any other species in some places. I have never seen so many butterflies in one area and wouldn't be surprised if I never do again.
Although I tried not to run over them it was impossible not to. They flew up in huge clouds around my car.
There were a few of our native species too. The most numerous being Cabbage Whites. Maybe 5 White Admirals, 5 Tiger Swallowtails, a few Monarchs and a few Viceroys. Several other small species were seen but not identified.
Some sparrows seemed to be eating them.
All puddles looked like this!
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- Re(1): A Crowd of Golden Butterflies - By Eleanor Kee Wellman July 3, 2008 at 02:55:08 PM
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