Sanctuary for Butterflies and Pollinators at Pinhey Sand Dunes 2023
Nepean, August 14. 2023. – Numerous Monarch caterpillars found feeding on Common, Swamp, and Butterfly Milkweeds at Dunes 2 and 3 from early June to now (September 7, 2023).
A Monarch caterpillar on Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) at Dunes 3
Swamp Milkweed at Dunes 2 – July 10, 2023
Nepean, August 15, 2023 – Half a dozen American Lady Butterfly caterpillars (Vanessa virginiensis) found feeding on young Pearly Everlasting in Dunes 3 (Parking P15 site) .
American Lady butterfly caterpillar Vanessa virginiensis
Nepean, September 5, 2023. A couple of caterpillars of Giant Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio cresphontes) found feeding on the recently planted young Hop Trees in Dunes 2.
Giant Swallowtail Butterfly caterpillars on a young Hop Tree (Ptelea trifoliata) planted in May 2023 at Pinhey Sand Dunes (Dunes 2)