This was our favorite of the day. They are smallish, but beautiful and cooperative with the camera. Our field guide says they were once almost eliminated from the U.S. but have made a comeback in S. Florida. There was certainly no shortage of them on this day.
Long Key planted a large number of Coontie last spring in hopes of attracting Atalas. It finally payed off and adults have been emerging for the past couple weeks. Unfortunately, with a newborn in the house, this is the first chance I have had to get out and see them for myself. None emerging while I was there but saw several chrysalides and this lone adult.