Observation date: August 02, 2024
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sorry I did not get the topside at this location Not sure that you need it? Just down the street from Samak smoke house and country store. Hope you are well and just remember that another cold winter with snow is on the way. So get out there and see some Butterflies before its cold again. How strong is the monarch migration out your way? When do they head back south? Thanks again for all the work for ID's. Ruddy is by far my Number 1# Copper choice too!
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: August 19, 2024
Coordinator notes: Definitely Thymelicus lineola and a SUMMIT COUNTY RECORD for Utah. I'm well and yes winter will be here in my area sometime late Oct-early Nov. Even though we are hot, there is that feel of summers end and the shadows are even changing. Skippers are plentiful yet, some Colias eurytheme and C. philodice typically. Saw a Phoebis sennae zoom south thru yard yesterday so their migration is starting thru Kansas. Dainty Sulfurs are common as well right now. This will be my first fall here in southern Kansas so anxious to see what Monarch flight we have. My previous home 1.5 hrs north I normally had a fairly strong Monarch pass thru Sept thru Oct, but I also plant stands of Mexican Sunflower. You should plant seed as they are butterfly magnets. Monarch butterflies would swarm in my yard on those flowers normally peaking at 5-20 individuals per day up north depending on year. Here we shall see as I did plant two stands of Tithonia for them, they prefer the one called "Torch". Normally they will stay until just after a hard frost and then are gone for season south. You are welcome for the ID's on your submitted pics. If you'd like to stay in touch here is my email - jasstylist@yahoo.com, two "S's". Thanks, JAMES STEEN
