Sighting for September 17, 2022

Pat & Clay Sutton

Sutton GDN in Goshen
Cape May County, NJ

Thank goodness for Ruby-throated Hummingbird action. Butterflies are still scarce, despite nectar. Have never seen blooming Sedum so quiet. Did find an empty Cloudless Sulphur chrysalis near some Partridge Pea. Two large Monarch caterpillars on Common Milkweed.

  • Cabbage White 1
  • Orange Sulphur 1
  • Cloudless Sulphur 1
  • Red-banded Hairstreak 1
  • White M Hairstreak 1
  • Gray Hairstreak 2
  • 'Summer' Spring Azure 2
  • Pearl Crescent 1
  • American Lady 3
  • Monarch 1
  • Silver-spotted Skipper 3
  • Salt Marsh Skipper 1
  • Aaron's Skipper 2
  • Sachem 6

White M Hairstreak