Butterfly sighting

Jul 13 2011

Douglas Buege

Location: Sterling Barrens SNA and surrounding area
Polk County

Looking for this SNA, I followed DNR instructions and wound up on a cul-de-sac with a steep incline and deep sand. I spent 6 hours trying to get the car out, finally walking until I found somebody who pulled me out with his SUV. Rough day, but this place is rich with butterflies!

Don't go all the way on 320th Street!

Canadian Tiger Swallowtail

Canadian Tiger Swallowtail

Big Sand Tiger Beetle

Big Sand Tiger Beetle

Edwards' Hairstreak

Edwards' Hairstreak

Big Sand Tiger Beetle

Big Sand Tiger Beetle

Gray Comma

Gray Comma

Northern Broken-Dash

Northern Broken-Dash

Dun Skipper

Dun Skipper

Tawny Emperor

Tawny Emperor

★ = New county photo record
☆ = New county sighting record