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Post by 58chevy on Sept 24, 2021 14:02:18 GMT -8
I just stumbled across a huge patch of Lantana that has probably been there for years but I never saw it until today. It is about 40 yards long and 10 yards deep. It was covered with butterflies, including 2 species of long-tailed skippers (Urbanus proteus & Chioides albofasciatus). Also abundant were Phoebis sennae, Agraulis vanillae, & P. palamedes. Also saw P. troilus. No doubt many more species have been visiting the patch, both earlier this year and in years past. I can't help wondering what I've missed. It will definitely be on my collecting spot list from now on. Migratory fall species from near the Mexican border should be arriving soon, so I'll keep visiting the spot until winter arrives.
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Post by trehopr1 on Sept 24, 2021 14:19:34 GMT -8
Wow !
Sounds like you really hit the jackpot in finding this spot.
This could be a gold mine for you. Make the most of it now before the season is truly over. Hit it hard...
I've never even collected a palamedes. Hey, keep me in mind and snag me a half dozen or so (near mint ones) and I'd be happy to pay you you're asking price.
Just PM me with any details once you have any to sell.
Have been wondering how many species of non-native Texas butterflies you have collected over the years ?
Would love to see some of your singular great finds that you have made living there.
You can always send me photos to post if you're interested.
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Post by 58chevy on Sept 24, 2021 15:45:33 GMT -8
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Post by exoticimports on Sept 24, 2021 17:07:22 GMT -8
Palmedes are common in the right places. They are stunning when fresh. I got a dozen in 2 hours in NC in July. Could have caught dozens more. Acccording to a paper by Mark Scriber they are in danger since there is some disease killing the Bay trees.
Well I guess we will have to await 58chevys report, as it’s dead here now.
Chuck
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Post by 58chevy on Sept 26, 2021 13:32:24 GMT -8
Trehopr, I went to the Lantana patch and caught some palamedes. Email me your mailing address and I'll send them to you.
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Post by eurytides on Sept 26, 2021 15:17:48 GMT -8
Palmedes are common in the right places. They are stunning when fresh. I got a dozen in 2 hours in NC in July. Could have caught dozens more. Acccording to a paper by Mark Scriber they are in danger since there is some disease killing the Bay trees. Well I guess we will have to await 58chevys report, as it’s dead here now. Chuck Laurel wilt has been killing redbay trees. Accidentally introduced to SE USA circa 2013 and spreading rapidly. It’s a fungus spread by a tiny tree boring beetle native to Asia.
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Post by trehopr1 on Sept 29, 2021 9:48:17 GMT -8
Hey 58chevy, I sent you a PM today !
Sorry for delay. Work responsibilities lately have been time consuming...
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Post by bandrow on Oct 5, 2021 15:36:19 GMT -8
Hi 58Chevy,
Back around 2009, I collected several Stenaspis verticalis on lantana flowers - mid-October, I believe. This was near Riviera Beach, not sure how far north in Texas you are...
Cheers! Bandrow
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Post by 58chevy on Oct 6, 2021 6:56:43 GMT -8
Thanks for the tip, Bandrow. Riviera Beach is a 5 or 6 hour drive from where I live, but that species is worth it. October is prime time for those guys. Megasoma vogti also occurs nearby, but their season is coming to an end. Late Aug. to early Oct. is the best time, especially after a rain.
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Post by bandrow on Oct 6, 2021 16:50:20 GMT -8
Thanks for the tip, Bandrow. Riviera Beach is a 5 or 6 hour drive from where I live, but that species is worth it. October is prime time for those guys. Megasoma vogti also occurs nearby, but their season is coming to an end. Late Aug. to early Oct. is the best time, especially after a rain. Sending you a PM... Bandrow
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