Monthly Archives: October 2016

Fiery and Ocola Skippers

Posted on October 19, 2016 by admin

In what will probably be the last day above 80 for the next 6 months the leps were giving it all they had. Along a short stretch of our road I saw 6 Fiery Skippers, an Ocola Skipper and a … Continue reading →

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Ocola Skipper in Berkeley County

Posted on October 7, 2016 by admin

Saw my first Ocola Skipper of the fall season on a neighbor’s Butterfly Bush. This is only the second time I’ve witnessed one in the state. With the slew of southern irruptive reports thus far this season I don’t think it … Continue reading →

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“Death by Skipper” trip to Florida

Posted on October 4, 2016 by admin

In hindsight going for a long weekend to south-central Florida seems like it was a good decision in light of the current developments (Hurricane Matthew) occurring in the state now. Barry Marts, Mike Smith, Tom Pendleton and I drove over … Continue reading →

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