[TN-Butterflies] Re: Kentucky Manor (November 14, 2011) and November 2011 Davidson County Summary

  • From: "Michael Lee Bierly" <mlbierly@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "Tennessee Butterflies" <tn-butterflies@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:02:58 -0600

At Kentucky Manor on November 14, 2011, it was windy (gusts to 29 mph) and
warm (high 76 F), cloudy with periods of sun. A total of 9 species of 13
individuals was observed. Available butterfly nectar plants were Black and
Blue Salvia, Salvia greggii, pansies, snapdragons, pink petunias, and New
Gold Lantana. D = image obtained.

*       Sleepy Orange (1) - Fed briefly on pink petunias. 

*       Cabbage White (1,D) - Fresh female,
http://mlbierly.smugmug.com/ButterfliesInTennessee-2011/November-2011-Davids
on-County/20089440_tQ2bzD#1584848587_8fZjNNM-XL-LB 

*       Gray Hairstreak (1,D) - Fed on pink chrysanthemums,
http://mlbierly.smugmug.com/ButterfliesInTennessee-2011/November-2011-Davids
on-County/20089440_tQ2bzD#1584854628_6mvP7LS-X2-LB 

*       Monarch (1) - Flew around on two occasions. Did not see feed.
Species was present on the 13th.  

*       Gulf Fritillary (2,D) - Flew around a number of times in the
morning; both seen at the same time, one being much paler. Fed on pansies
and snapdragons. 

*       Red Admiral (1,D) - Small. Was in Herb Garden. Flew down on the
ground for a few seconds, then off and not seen again. Did not see feed. 

*       Clouded Skipper (3,D) - Fed on pansies. Some gray still visible
though not bright ,
http://mlbierly.smugmug.com/ButterfliesInTennessee-2011/November-2011-Davids
on-County/20089440_tQ2bzD#1584912615_H5htpdm-A-LB 

*       Fiery Skipper (1,D) - Fresh. Fed on pansies,
http://mlbierly.smugmug.com/ButterfliesInTennessee-2011/November-2011-Davids
on-County/20089440_tQ2bzD#1584864232_rGqkmxT-L-LB 

*       Sachem (2,D) - Worn. Fed on pansies and New Gold Lantana,
http://mlbierly.smugmug.com/ButterfliesInTennessee-2011/November-2011-Davids
on-County/20089440_tQ2bzD#1584865995_K5vh2hn-L-LB

For the month of November to the 14th, 17 species of butterflies have been
seen at Kentucky Manor, and a total of 22 species for Davidson County. See
attachment.
 
Michael Lee Bierly, Nashville, Davidson County, TN.

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