Hessel’s hairstreak at the Oswego River Preserve, May 14, 2015.
Here are some recent pics from the Pine Barrens. After a failed attempt on 5/8 for Hessel’s, I returned on 5/14 and was rewarded with a total of five individuals: one at the RT 72 location and the other four at the Oswego River Preserve. The pair of cobweb skippers were photographed on 5/8/2015 at Warren Grove along with the hoary elfin. The red-banded hairstreak showing the bright blue ventral side is from RT 72 on 5/14. Lastly, the zabulon skipper was taken on 5/15/2015 here in my garden.
Dave Amadio
Cobweb skippers mating, Warren Grove, 5-8-15.
Hoary elfin at Warren Grove, May 8, 2015.
Red-banded hairstreak, Rt. 72, May 14, 2015.
Zabulon skipper, West Deptford garden, May 15, 2015.