Friday, April 5, 2024

April 5, 2024

We are known as Salt Marsh Skippers
In Florida, we breed almost year round
Guys perch and then wait
For a female to date
Soon caterpillars abound!

Location: Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Sources: https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Panoquina-panoquin

Photo and text © 2024 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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