[TN-Butterflies] results of Elizabethton, TN 2011 Butterfly Count
- From: Don Holt <dnldhlt@xxxxxxx>
- To: mebc-butterfly@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, tn-butterflies@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, butternuts@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, bristol-birds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:13:23 -0400 (EDT)
We enjoyed nice weather for the Elizabethton count. Butterfly numbers and
diversity were beginning to rebound after what seemed like a big slump in the
early summer. We still missed a number of species, especially at the higher
elevations on Holston Mtn. where the milkweed was already played out. A single
Harvester was a nice find at Sycamore Shoals. The butterfly garden there is
marvelous. If you get the chance, go see it. Next year's count is scheduled
for the first Sunday in August, 05 AUG 2012.
Don Holt
Johnson City, TN
Region 13
Appalachians (KY, TN, WV)
William Haley, Regional Editor
1. Elizabethton, TN. Yr. 10, 36.3626°, -82.1324°, center at jct. of Blue
Springs Rd. with Lickskillet Rd. in Carter Co. See 2002 report for habitats. 13
August 2011; 0900-1700 hrs; sun AM 76-100%, PM 76-100%; 75-84°F; wind 0-5
mi/hr. 9 observers in 1 party. Total party-hours 7.5; total party-miles on foot
1. Observers: D. Draper, C. Gutierrez, R. Gutierrez, Don Holt (910 Smalling
Rd., Johnson City, TN, 37601; dnldhlt@xxxxxxx), F. Lamberts, J. Perez, B.
Potter, J. Potter, R. Venable.
Pipevine Swallowtail 3, Black Sw. 5, E. Tiger Sw. 13, Spicebush Sw. 2,
Cabbage White 10, Clouded Sulphur 10, Orange Su. 4, Harvester 1, E. Tailed-Blue
8, 'Summer' Spring Azure 41, Variegated Fritillary 37, Gr. Spangled Fr. 1,
Pearl Crescent 26, Com. Buckeye 39, Red-spotted Purple 2, Carolina Satyr 2,
Silver-spotted Skipper 12, S. Cloudywing 1, Horace's Duskywing 2, Wild Indigo
Du. 2, Clouded Sk. 3, Least Sk. 3, Fiery Sk. 2, Peck's Sk. 2, Tawny-edged Sk.
3, Crossline Sk. 2, Sachem 33, Zabulon Sk. 4, Dun Sk. 4. Unidentified: Colias
sp. 1. Total 29 species, 278 individuals.
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