For the second year in a row I’ve had an Ocola Skipper in the yard on Butterfly Bush. This more southern species irrupts northward in the later part of summer and there had been numerous reports from VA and MD and PA during the last couple of weeks. I’m just glad one decided to pay me a visit. Have seen 23 species in the yard over the past three days.
You have a nice diversity of butterflies in your yard. Have you planted host and/or nectar plants specifically to attract butterflies?
John,
I have four Butterfly Bushes, Butterfly Weed and Lantana specifically for leps.