Sunny warm (hot!) weather the past two afternoon have prompted entertaining visits to the National Butterfly Center. It's really dry but they still have stuff blooming and butterflies are still putting on a show. Chris Balboni found this tattered but good looking Banded Peacock.
Statira Sulphurs from Mexico have been blowing through. Getting proper exposure on these is always a battle.
It's been a few years since I've seen an Evan's Skipper.
Three Malachites were reported.
Cooperative Band-celled Sister.
Still a couple of Marius Hairstreaks around.
Mark Salvato was chasing what he thought would be a Mexican Yellow but when it flew up into an Ebony I suggested that I had never seen a Mexican Yellow go high. Then it came down to a Turk's-Cap and turned into a Boisduval's Yellow. These are making a come back from the freeze of 2021. We were really hoping for a Salome!
Nothing but warm weather in the forecast. A Common Banner was reported at Oleander Acres so keep your eyes open!
