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The second “irruption” of Seminole Crescents at Bluebonnet Swamp in 2023 continued Thursday, 6/29/2023!
• The second “irruption” started on 6/24/2023
• The first “irruption” of 2023 began on 5/25/2023 and lasted about 8 days.

I saw and documented 8 individuals.
• 6 were observed near the Visitor Center at the edge of and in Patch #1 & #2 of Loose-flowered Water-willows, a common host plant for these crescents.
o This is near Bird Banding Net #1 & #2.
• One was observed on the Boardwalk, near Tiger Beetle Bench.
• One was observed near the end of Library Trail after crossing MODO Bridge.

All these individuals were in good shape.
• Almost no tattered wings.
• No or few scratches on wings
• Colors vibrant
(Suggests they all recently came out of their chrysalis - “eclosed”?? … More on this later.)

None of these was feeding on flowers.

None were interacting in flight – flirting or fighting.

To reduce the possibility of reporting multiple sightings of the same individual in the same day, I review the pictures for distinctive markings, including:
• Shapes of markings on the top of wings.
• Scratches on the top surfaces of wings.
• Missing sections of wings.

The second “irruption” of Seminole Crescents at Bluebonnet Swamp in 2023 continued Thursday, 6/29/2023!
• The second “irruption” started on 6/24/2023
• The first “irruption” of 2023 began on 5/25/2023 and lasted about 8 days.

I saw and documented 8 individuals.
• 6 were observed near the Visitor Center at the edge of and in Patch #1 & #2 of Loose-flowered Water-willows, a common host plant for these crescents.
o This is near Bird Banding Net #1 & #2.
• One was observed on the Boardwalk, near Tiger Beetle Bench.
• One was observed near the end of Library Trail after crossing MODO Bridge.

All these individuals were in good shape.
• Almost no tattered wings.
• No or few scratches on wings
• Colors vibrant
(Suggests they all recently came out of their chrysalis - “eclosed”?? … More on this later.)

None of these was feeding on flowers.

None were interacting in flight – flirting or fighting.

To reduce the possibility of reporting multiple sightings of the same individual in the same day, I review the pictures for distinctive markings, including:
• Shapes of markings on the top of wings.
• Scratches on the top surfaces of wings.
• Missing sections of wings.

The second “irruption” of Seminole Crescents at Bluebonnet Swamp in 2023 continued Thursday, 6/29/2023!
• The second “irruption” started on 6/24/2023
• The first “irruption” of 2023 began on 5/25/2023 and lasted about 8 days.

I saw and documented 8 individuals.
• 6 were observed near the Visitor Center at the edge of and in Patch #1 & #2 of Loose-flowered Water-willows, a common host plant for these crescents.
o This is near Bird Banding Net #1 & #2.
• One was observed on the Boardwalk, near Tiger Beetle Bench.
• One was observed near the end of Library Trail after crossing MODO Bridge.

All these individuals were in good shape.
• Almost no tattered wings.
• No or few scratches on wings
• Colors vibrant
(Suggests they all recently came out of their chrysalis - “eclosed”?? … More on this later.)

None of these was feeding on flowers.

None were interacting in flight – flirting or fighting.

To reduce the possibility of reporting multiple sightings of the same individual in the same day, I review the pictures for distinctive markings, including:
• Shapes of markings on the top of wings.
• Scratches on the top surfaces of wings.
• Missing sections of wings.

The second “irruption” of Seminole Crescents at Bluebonnet Swamp in 2023 continued Thursday, 6/29/2023!
• The second “irruption” started on 6/24/2023
• The first “irruption” of 2023 began on 5/25/2023 and lasted about 8 days.

I saw and documented 8 individuals.
• 6 were observed near the Visitor Center at the edge of and in Patch #1 & #2 of Loose-flowered Water-willows, a common host plant for these crescents.
o This is near Bird Banding Net #1 & #2.
• One was observed on the Boardwalk, near Tiger Beetle Bench.
• One was observed near the end of Library Trail after crossing MODO Bridge.

All these individuals were in good shape.
• Almost no tattered wings.
• No or few scratches on wings
• Colors vibrant
(Suggests they all recently came out of their chrysalis - “eclosed”?? … More on this later.)

None of these was feeding on flowers.

None were interacting in flight – flirting or fighting.

To reduce the possibility of reporting multiple sightings of the same individual in the same day, I review the pictures for distinctive markings, including:
• Shapes of markings on the top of wings.
• Scratches on the top surfaces of wings.
• Missing sections of wings.

The second “irruption” of Seminole Crescents at Bluebonnet Swamp in 2023 continued Thursday, 6/29/2023!
• The second “irruption” started on 6/24/2023
• The first “irruption” of 2023 began on 5/25/2023 and lasted about 8 days.

I saw and documented 8 individuals.
• 6 were observed near the Visitor Center at the edge of and in Patch #1 & #2 of Loose-flowered Water-willows, a common host plant for these crescents.
o This is near Bird Banding Net #1 & #2.
• One was observed on the Boardwalk, near Tiger Beetle Bench.
• One was observed near the end of Library Trail after crossing MODO Bridge.

All these individuals were in good shape.
• Almost no tattered wings.
• No or few scratches on wings
• Colors vibrant
(Suggests they all recently came out of their chrysalis - “eclosed”?? … More on this later.)

None of these was feeding on flowers.

None were interacting in flight – flirting or fighting.

To reduce the possibility of reporting multiple sightings of the same individual in the same day, I review the pictures for distinctive markings, including:
• Shapes of markings on the top of wings.
• Scratches on the top surfaces of wings.
• Missing sections of wings.

The second “irruption” of Seminole Crescents at Bluebonnet Swamp in 2023 continued Thursday, 6/29/2023!
• The second “irruption” started on 6/24/2023
• The first “irruption” of 2023 began on 5/25/2023 and lasted about 8 days.

I saw and documented 8 individuals.
• 6 were observed near the Visitor Center at the edge of and in Patch #1 & #2 of Loose-flowered Water-willows, a common host plant for these crescents.
o This is near Bird Banding Net #1 & #2.
• One was observed on the Boardwalk, near Tiger Beetle Bench.
• One was observed near the end of Library Trail after crossing MODO Bridge.

All these individuals were in good shape.
• Almost no tattered wings.
• No or few scratches on wings
• Colors vibrant
(Suggests they all recently came out of their chrysalis - “eclosed”?? … More on this later.)

None of these was feeding on flowers.

None were interacting in flight – flirting or fighting.

To reduce the possibility of reporting multiple sightings of the same individual in the same day, I review the pictures for distinctive markings, including:
• Shapes of markings on the top of wings.
• Scratches on the top surfaces of wings.
• Missing sections of wings.

The second “irruption” of Seminole Crescents at Bluebonnet Swamp in 2023 continued Thursday, 6/29/2023!
• The second “irruption” started on 6/24/2023
• The first “irruption” of 2023 began on 5/25/2023 and lasted about 8 days.

I saw and documented 8 individuals.
• 6 were observed near the Visitor Center at the edge of and in Patch #1 & #2 of Loose-flowered Water-willows, a common host plant for these crescents.
o This is near Bird Banding Net #1 & #2.
• One was observed on the Boardwalk, near Tiger Beetle Bench.
• One was observed near the end of Library Trail after crossing MODO Bridge.

All these individuals were in good shape.
• Almost no tattered wings.
• No or few scratches on wings
• Colors vibrant
(Suggests they all recently came out of their chrysalis - “eclosed”?? … More on this later.)

None of these was feeding on flowers.

None were interacting in flight – flirting or fighting.

To reduce the possibility of reporting multiple sightings of the same individual in the same day, I review the pictures for distinctive markings, including:
• Shapes of markings on the top of wings.
• Scratches on the top surfaces of wings.
• Missing sections of wings.

The second “irruption” of Seminole Crescents at Bluebonnet Swamp in 2023 continued Thursday, 6/29/2023!
• The second “irruption” started on 6/24/2023
• The first “irruption” of 2023 began on 5/25/2023 and lasted about 8 days.

I saw and documented 8 individuals.
• 6 were observed near the Visitor Center at the edge of and in Patch #1 & #2 of Loose-flowered Water-willows, a common host plant for these crescents.
o This is near Bird Banding Net #1 & #2.
• One was observed on the Boardwalk, near Tiger Beetle Bench.
• One was observed near the end of Library Trail after crossing MODO Bridge.

All these individuals were in good shape.
• Almost no tattered wings.
• No or few scratches on wings
• Colors vibrant
(Suggests they all recently came out of their chrysalis - “eclosed”?? … More on this later.)

None of these was feeding on flowers.

None were interacting in flight – flirting or fighting.

To reduce the possibility of reporting multiple sightings of the same individual in the same day, I review the pictures for distinctive markings, including:
• Shapes of markings on the top of wings.
• Scratches on the top surfaces of wings.
• Missing sections of wings.

The Seminole Crescent butterflies have been sighted at Bluebonnet Swamp for 9 days in a row now (5/24/23 thru 6/1/23).

Today I had 2 more sightings documented by photos. Each will be entered separately into iNat.

In addition, Sean Golden saw 3 Seminoles at Bluebonnet Swamp. No photos of these 3.

The Seminole Crescent butterflies have been sighted at Bluebonnet Swamp for 9 days in a row now (5/24/23 thru 6/1/23).

Today I had 2 more sightings documented by photos. Each will be entered separately into iNat.

In addition, Sean Golden saw 3 Seminoles at Bluebonnet Swamp. No photos of these 3.

The Seminole Crescent butterflies have been sighted at Bluebonnet Swamp for 8 days in a row now (5/24/23 thru 5/31/23). Today I had 3 more sightings documented by photos. Each will be entered separately into iNat.

The first 2 sightings were centered around an area that starts in front of the main entrance door for the visitor center. (This is the location of almost all sightings in the current “irruption” period.
The area is in an uplands area, not down at the swamp. It is a shallow pan that often holds shallow water and has a lots of a common host plant for the Seminole Crescent:
• Looseflower Water-Willow (Justicia ovata)
• Also called Lance-leaved Water-Willow (Justicia ovata var. lanceolata).

The third sighting was at a different location.
• Making short hops around a water-willow patch at the edge of the swamp, near Net Lane 24.

In addition, Sean Golden saw 3 Seminoles in a separate location (At the trail edge at the bottom of the switchback. Near the edge of the swamp). No photos of these 3.

The Seminole Crescent butterflies have been sighted at Bluebonnet Swamp for 8 days in a row now (5/24/23 thru 5/31/23). Today I had 3 more sightings documented by photos. Each will be entered separately into iNat.

The first 2 sightings were centered around an area that starts in front of the main entrance door for the visitor center. (This is the location of almost all sightings in the current “irruption” period.
The area is in an uplands area, not down at the swamp. It is a shallow pan that often holds shallow water and has a lots of a common host plant for the Seminole Crescent:
• Looseflower Water-Willow (Justicia ovata)
• Also called Lance-leaved Water-Willow (Justicia ovata var. lanceolata).

The third sighting was at a different location.
• Making short hops around a water-willow patch at the edge of the swamp, near Net Lane 24.

In addition, Sean Golden saw 3 Seminoles in a separate location (At the trail edge at the bottom of the switchback. Near the edge of the swamp). No photos of these 3.

The Seminole Crescent butterflies have been sighted at Bluebonnet Swamp for 8 days in a row now (5/24/23 thru 5/31/23). Today I had 3 more sightings documented by photos. Each will be entered separately into iNat.

The first 2 sightings were centered around an area that starts in front of the main entrance door for the visitor center. (This is the location of almost all sightings in the current “irruption” period.
The area is in an uplands area, not down at the swamp. It is a shallow pan that often holds shallow water and has a lots of a common host plant for the Seminole Crescent:
• Looseflower Water-Willow (Justicia ovata)
• Also called Lance-leaved Water-Willow (Justicia ovata var. lanceolata).

The third sighting was at a different location.
• Making short hops around a water-willow patch at the edge of the swamp, near Net Lane 24.

In addition, Sean Golden saw 3 Seminoles in a separate location (At the trail edge at the bottom of the switchback. Near the edge of the swamp). No photos of these 3.

The Seminole Crescent butterflies have been sighted at Bluebonnet Swamp is continuing for 6 days in a row now (5/29/23). Today I had 4 more sightings documented by photos. Each will be entered separately into iNat.

The sightings are centered around an area that starts in front of the main entrance door for the visitor center.
The area is in an uplands area, not down at the swamp. It is a shallow pan that often holds shallow water and has a lots of a common host plant for the Seminole Crescent:
• Looseflower Water-Willow (Justicia ovata)
• Also called Lance-leaved Water-Willow (Justicia ovata var. lanceolata)

In this picture, the butterfly is perched on a water-willow.

The Seminole Crescent butterflies have been sighted at Bluebonnet Swamp is continuing for 6 days in a row now (5/29/23). Today I had 4 more sightings documented by photos. Each will be entered separately into iNat.

The sightings are centered around an area that starts in front of the main entrance door for the visitor center.
The area is in an uplands area, not down at the swamp. It is a shallow pan that often holds shallow water and has a lots of a common host plant for the Seminole Crescent:
• Looseflower Water-Willow (Justicia ovata)
• Also called Lance-leaved Water-Willow (Justicia ovata var. lanceolata)

In this picture, the butterfly is perched on a water-willow.

The Seminole Crescent butterflies have been sighted at Bluebonnet Swamp is continuing for 6 days in a row now (5/29/23). Today I had 4 more sightings documented by photos. Each will be entered separately into iNat.

The sightings are centered around an area that starts in front of the main entrance door for the visitor center.
The area is in an uplands area, not down at the swamp. It is a shallow pan that often holds shallow water and has a lots of a common host plant for the Seminole Crescent:
• Looseflower Water-Willow (Justicia ovata)
• Also called Lance-leaved Water-Willow (Justicia ovata var. lanceolata)

The Seminole Crescent butterflies have been sighted at Bluebonnet Swamp is continuing for 6 days in a row now (5/29/23). Today I had 4 more sightings documented by photos. Each will be entered separately into iNat.

The sightings are centered around an area that starts in front of the main entrance door for the visitor center.
The area is in an uplands area, not down at the swamp. It is a shallow pan that often holds shallow water and has a lots of a common host plant for the Seminole Crescent:
• Looseflower Water-Willow (Justicia ovata)
• Also called Lance-leaved Water-Willow (Justicia ovata var. lanceolata)

The Seminole Crescent butterfly “irruption” at Bluebonnet Swamp is continuing for 4 days now (5/27/23). Today I had 6 more sightings documented by photos. Each will be entered separately into iNat.

The 4-day irruption is centered around an area that starts in front of the main entrance door for the visitor center.
The area is in an uplands area, not down at the swamp. It is a shallow pan that often holds shallow water and has a lots of a common host plant for the Seminole Crescent:
• Looseflower Water-Willow (Justicia ovata)
• Also called Lance-leaved Water-Willow (Justicia ovata var. lanceolata)