June 2016 Sightings
Will Kerling
Avalon Boulevard to Avalon, NJ off Rte. 9
Cape May County, NJ
- Spicebush Swallowtail 1
- Cabbage White 1
- Sachem 2
Claire Campbell
Duchess Avenue Backyard, Marlton
Burlington County, NJ
The same American Lady was feeding on salvia then moved to yarrow.
- American Lady 1
- Cabbage White 1
Will Kerling
Route 9 from Avalon Boulevard to Route 550
Cape May County, NJ
There were two Eastern Tiger Swallowtails during this car trip. The second one was flying by the gas pumps at WaWa!
- Eastern Tiger Swallowtail 2
Chip Krilowicz
Heislerville WMA
Cumberland County, NJ
Female Glassywing and Sachem ID provided by Will and David Wright.
Moderator's Note: This is our first report of little glassywing for 2016. Nice find, Chip!
- Little Glassywing 1
- Sachem 1
- Eastern Tiger Swallowtail 3
- Spicebush Swallowtail 1
- Cabbage White 3
- Least Skipper 1
- Peck's Skipper 1
- Tawny-edged Skipper 4
- Sachem 1
Steven Glynn
Salem City- area 1
Salem County, NJ
Area seems to have changed, as butterfly numbers are significantly/drastically down from comparable timeframe searches last year (10+ species, 40+ individuals). An extensive search this afternoon revealed no Bronze Coppers in this active site the past two years and exceptionally low activities for butterflies, dragonflies or even biting bugs. Unknown, but perhaps the area was sprayed earlier this spring. Will continue to visit and monitor.
- Eastern Tailed-Blue 2
- Pearl Crescent 1
- Peck's Skipper 1
- Eastern Tiger Swallowtail 1
- Cabbage White 2
- Red-banded Hairstreak 1
- Zabulon Skipper 3
Steven Glynn
Pennsville Cinema (closed) field and area
Salem County, NJ
- Eastern Tiger Swallowtail 1
- Spicebush Swallowtail 1
- Cabbage White 3
- Clouded Sulphur 1
- Pearl Crescent 1
- Silver-spotted Skipper 1
- Zabulon Skipper 2
- Least Skipper 1
- Peck's Skipper 8
- Crossline Skipper 1
- Sachem 2
David L. Amadio
At work in Cherry Hill
Camden County, NJ
- Cabbage White 3
- Pearl Crescent 2
- Peck's Skipper 5
- Black Swallowtail 1
- Cabbage White 2
Will Kerling
Belleplain, NJ
Cape May County, NJ
See Eastern Tiger Swallowtails crossing the highway everyday now.
- Eastern Tiger Swallowtail 1
- Cabbage White 2
- Orange Sulphur 1
- Black Swallowtail 1
- Cabbage White 2
- Red Admiral 1
- Red-spotted Purple 1
- Little Wood-Satyr 5
- Peck's Skipper 1
Cynthia Allen
My yard and adjacent lot in CMCH
Cape May County, NJ
Finally, my FOY Red-spotted Purple. Pretty late! Female Black ST laying eggs on Fennel.
- Black Swallowtail 1
- Cabbage White 1
- American Lady 1
- Red-spotted Purple 2
- Little Wood-Satyr 32
Jennifer Bulava
Historic Smithville Park, Eastampton
Burlington County, NJ
9:30-12:00, Red Trail Loop. I was expecting to see a lot more than this for such a warm sunny day.
- Eastern Tiger Swallowtail 2
- Spicebush Swallowtail 1
- Cabbage White 3
- Red Admiral 1
- Silver-spotted Skipper 2
- Zabulon Skipper 1
Will Kerling
Avalon Golf Links - Swainton, NJ
Cape May County, NJ
A Cabbage White was flying near Hole # 18.
- Cabbage White 1
Will Kerling
Dennisville Road West just before Rte. 550
Cape May County, NJ
Saw an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail drift across the road and soon observed a Cabbage White working the road side.
- Eastern Tiger Swallowtail 1
- Cabbage White 1
David L. Amadio
At work in Cherry Hill
Camden County, NJ
Observed 2 males & 1 female Zabulon Skipper.
- Spicebush Swallowtail 1
- Cabbage White 16
- Zabulon Skipper 3
- Peck's Skipper 1
Claire Campbell
Pennington Park (BurlCo Parks, Delanco)
Burlington County, NJ
Thanks, Jack Miller, for the IDs!
- Eastern Tiger Swallowtail 1
- Cabbage White c
- Orange Sulphur 1
- Northern Cloudywing 2
Cynthia Allen
My yard and adjacent lot in CMCH
Cape May County, NJ
Male Zab was nectaring on Catmint
- Red-spotted Purple 1
- Little Wood-Satyr 34
- Zabulon Skipper 1
Steven Glynn
Muddy Run powerline- East
Salem County, NJ
Only found one Dusted in the area today, but new skippers flying in the same places.
Moderator's Note: This is our first report of swarthy skipper for 2016. Congratulations to Steve on the FOY.
- Spicebush Swallowtail 1
- Cabbage White 2
- Common Buckeye 1
- Swarthy Skipper 1
- Crossline Skipper 2
- Dusted Skipper 1
Jesse & Jack Connor
Our yard in Port Republic
Atlantic County, NJ
Several nests of Am lady cats on Antennaria in front yard where females were laying eggs on April 26 (and probably also on more recent dates).
- Eastern Tiger Swallowtail 1
- American Lady 0
Cynthia Allen
My yard and adjacent lot in CMCH
Cape May County, NJ
3 FOY Aaron's Skippers came out during a sunny break. Also FOY for me: Least Skipper and female Zab.
Moderator's Note: As Cynthia notes, this is our first report of Aaron's skippers in 2016. Nice find, Cynthia!
- Little Wood-Satyr 26
- Zabulon Skipper 1
- Aaron's Skipper 3
- Least Skipper 1
Will Kerling
402 West Hand Avenue - Cape May Ch, NJ
Cape May County, NJ
Started the day with a Silver-spotted Skipper gathering nectar from Japanese Honeysuckle. Later witnessed 2 Eastern Tiger Swallowtails fly through the yard and a female Cabbage White getting nectar from backyard flowers.
- Eastern Tiger Swallowtail 2
- Cabbage White 1
- Silver-spotted Skipper 1
David L. Amadio
Grove Ave., National Park
Gloucester County, NJ
- Cabbage White 1
Will Kerling
Middle Township Bike Path near West Hand Avenue - Cape May CH, NJ
Cape May County, NJ
Found a female and a male Zabulon Skipper, a Silver-spotted Skipper, 2 worn female Eastern Tailed-Blues and 12 Cabbage Whites.
- Cabbage White 12
- Eastern Tailed-Blue 2
- Silver-spotted Skipper 1
- Zabulon Skipper 2
Will Kerling
In and around Cape May Courthouse
Cape May County, NJ
Cabbage whites were flying in several areas today – including High Beach Rd and Rt 47.
- Cabbage White 7
David L. Amadio
Supawna Meadows NWR
Salem County, NJ
Meadow Fritillaries were mint-fresh. Didn't take long for two of them to get down to business.
Moderator's Note: this is our first report of meadow fritillaries this year. Very nice to have them "logged in" for 2016. Thank you, Dave!
- Spicebush Swallowtail 1
- Cabbage White 17
- Meadow Fritillary 4
- Red Admiral 1
- Zabulon Skipper 3
- Least Skipper 3
- Peck's Skipper 8
Claire Campbell
Duchess Avenue Backyard, Marlton
Burlington County, NJ
It was "Ladies Day" in the backyard. I was visited by a female Zabulon Skipper and a female Common Whitetail dragonfly.
- Cabbage White 5
- Zabulon Skipper 1
Steven Glynn
Home-Millville
Cumberland County, NJ
While sitting out front all day during a yard sale, I noted what was coming and going through my yard and front gardens.
- Spicebush Swallowtail 1
- Cabbage White 3
- Zabulon Skipper 2
While we were walking past Acme Market, I suddenly noticed a large butterfly/moth flying along and it dropped into the grass near the Honda car sales building. It was a live Luna Moth which eventually lifted off and flew out of sight!! Some butterflies were recorded in this area, also.