Observation date: July 12, 2020
Submitted by: CrescentWing34
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Decided to photograph it since there wasn't much else to see at the moment. These moths are very common throughout Blendon Woods and I can typically find them wherever there are either flowers or other Butterflies at. Sizing for these species in my experience can range from that of a Little Wood Satyr, to the size of a Giant Swallowtail in some cases. Most are very passive and never really do much beyond nonstop pollination. Aside from the usual bee's and other pollinators, this species has from my observation been the most devoted pollinator in Blendon Woods. Most often, they will do every single piece of a single flower before finally moving on to the next one. Additionally, this species can be found pretty much during the entire day, with only a few gaps caused by excessive cloud cover, shadiness, or weather. Does not truly come out until around 8-9AM, at least from my experience. In the Monarch Waystation, this species is found almost everywhere. Weather was pleasant with temperatures ranging from 70˚ to 85˚ until about 2:00PM, when the heat and humidity finally began to roast everything. By this point, the temperature was surpassing 90˚. However, during my time at Blendon, the sky remained mostly sunny with only one or two small clouds in the area.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 28, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
