Observation date: June 15, 2025
Submitted by: Jill Haukos
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: At least 11 individuals - mostly male, but at least one female - were nectaring on recently blooming Common Milkweed along a very lightly traveled gravel road. It was warm (88 degrees) with a low wind (5 mph). Very sunny - no clouds.
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: June 15, 2025
Coordinator notes: I've only found one large colony many decades ago in Reno Co. All of a sudden in sand hills Butterfly Weed appeared and were swarming with S. idalia and Coral Hairstreaks. Usually all males, only saw one female.
Another 1/4 mile and they didn't exist. I observed that colony for three years, have no idea if they are still there. Hopefully your colony stays secure, one of my upmost fav species. Thanks! JAMES STEEN
