One of the greatest moments of my life! Recently weaned seal pup observed swimming in lagoon. Location is on Oahu but coordinates are false.
Two observed today. First specimen observed around 9:10 AM CST nectaring on Gomphrena globosa "Fireworks." Ambient temperature of 62 F; sunny. Second specimen observed near 11:00 AM CST nectaring on Gomphrena globosa "Fireworks." Ambient temperature of 69 F; sunny. (First specimen continued to feed along with second.)
Five male specimens observed between 9:10 AM and 9:45 AM CST nectaring on Gomphrena globosa "Fireworks." Visual confirmation of sex by observing pheromone pouches on all five. One specimen later nectared on lantana. Ambient temperature of 62 F; sunny.