October 2019 Hello Fellow SCAN Members! Our September outing to Hundred Acre Woods was a joint outing with the Carolina Butterfly Society. Between the two groups, we had a fantastic turnout. SCAN
Dave Kastner Marty Kastner Tom Jones Mary Douglass Steve Katzberg Sharon Yomtob Phillip Harpootlian Dave Schuetrum
Jerry Bright Jim Boylston Kate Hartley Kim McManus Paul Kalbach Jean Fontaine Marsha Hamlin Robert Hamlin
Julianna Nyikos Gordon Murphy Greg Ross Leila Nyikos Ron Ahle Alison Smith Janet Ciegler
Carolina Butterfly Society Lisa Ridgen Diane Curlee Arthur Sweatman
Chris Talkington Rob Gilson John Demko
Josh S? John Crosby Nancy Crosby
The day was bright, sunny, and humid with temperatures in the low 90ies. Most of the group opted to explore the open
sunny fields early and peruse the the forested areas of the trails later in the day. The Butterfly Society members made
quick work of finding and identifying a variety of butterflies on the blooming plants in the fields and along the creek near
the parking area. The exciting find of the day was spotted in the second field we perused. A Goatweed Leafwing had
just eclosed and was waiting for its wings to dry completely, giving us ample opportunity to document it.
After lunch in the covered picnic area, we made our way to the wooded buffer area along the Edisto River. The Golden
Silk Orbweavers were plentiful, with enormous webs stretched between the cypress and tupelo. Several trees had
impressive hollows at the base, which provided us a few photo opportunities after we explored their nooks and
crannies.
As we wrapped up the day, we found more evidence of the Goatweed Leafwing. A caterpillar was peeking out of the
rolled leaf of a croton plant. Nearby, a female specimen flitted among the croton, flashing its orange wings.
Tom Jones has compiled our observations and entered them into the SCAN database. See the last pages of the
newsletter for the summary. If you observed any species that is not listed, please submit them to [email protected].
Our October outing is an optional overnight excursion to the Woodbury Tract in Marion County, SC. With 25,668 acres
in the Heritage Preserve / Wildlife Management Area, there are many areas we have not yet explored. Join the group
for the day or the weekend and help document the species of this vast area.
Kim McManus
843-708-9901
ARK LODGE/WOODBURY TRACT MARION COUNTY, SC
October 26 & 27; 10:30AM It has been a while since we have been able to visit the Woodbury Tract due to flooding from hurricanes and tropical storms, but it looks like we will not get rained/flooded out this year. Thanks to the generosity of the Ervin family, we will be staying overnight at Ark Lodge which will give us extra time to cover more ground in our ramblings. The Woodbury Tract is a 25,668-acre Heritage Preserve/WMA, owned by the SCDNR. It is situated south of US Route 378 and between the Great Pee Dee and Little Pee Dee Rivers. Ark Lodge is owned by the Ervin family and is located on 200 acres adjacent to the Little Pee Dee River. We will meet at Ark Lodge at 10:30 Saturday morning. Follow the map below and look for my smiling face on Woodberry Road, where you should turn left to reach the Lodge. If you are running late and I’m not there, look for a power pole with three pink ribbons tied around it to identify where to turn. Francis Ervin tells me that McLeod Road was graded, and gravel installed after flooding caused by hurricane Florence subsided. The road may still be a little rough so please drive vehicles with decent ground clearance, drive carefully, and please be prompt. On previous trips to, we explored the grounds of Ark Lodge on Saturday, and depending on the potential for hunting activity, we may start this trip out in the same fashion. On this trip I hope to take the group to a couple of my favorite spots, one being a relatively undisturbed pine stand that supports a variety of grasses and forbs that are adapted for life in a xeric habitat. When we head downgradient, toward a swamp managed for ducks, we will see bay forest wetlands that border the pine habitat. We tried to go to this area on our last couple of trips to Woodbury, but the sand on the road was too deep for some vehicles to get through. I think we have enough Subaru owners in the group now, and Jerry said he would bring his truck, so we should be able to carpool to reach these locations with no trouble. Francis says that the water level in the Little Pee Dee River has been low this summer, but I encourage you to bring along your kayak or canoe for some paddling on one of South Carolina’s most beautiful rivers (my personal opinion). Accommodations: This is intended to be a camping trip; however, a limited number of beds are available in the Lodge, as well as fold-out sofas and cots in the great-room of the Lodge. There are three bedrooms with two beds in each room; therefore, rooms may have to be shared. Two full bathrooms are in the Lodge and are accessed through the bedrooms. I recommend bringing sleeping bags or blankets, so we do not dirty up the linens. Towels and toiletry items should also be brought along. Flooding associated with hurricane Florence ruined the smaller guest house, which is now slated for demolition. I would ask that the Lodge accommodations be reserved for our “veteran” members and those with medical issues that prevent them from camping. There is a large grassy area in front of the Lodge as well as shady areas to the sides and in the rear that are suitable for pitching tents. For those that would like to participate both days, but would rather stay in a hotel, Conway is only 16.5 miles from the Park ‘n Blow,
however I encourage you to stay with us at the Lodge as we always have fun socializing late into the night. Food: Saturday night I will providing a vegetarian pasta dish, but if someone else could bring salad fixings and dinner rolls, I sure would appreciate it. A dessert dish would also be nice. We will put a notice on our Facebook page to see how many will be joining us and what side dish you would like to provide. You should bring your own lunch and breakfast foods and of course the beverage(s) of your choice. You are welcome to use the kitchen to prepare your meals and refrigerator for drinks and perishable food. It would probably be a good idea to bring a cooler and ice to help accommodate drinks. If you do not use Facebook, please email me at [email protected] or call/text me at 803-447-0547 to let me know if you will be staying overnight, if will need a bed, and what you will be contributing for dinner Saturday night. I will be going to the Lodge on Friday morning to make some final accessibility checks so if you would like to come down early, please let me know well in advance. If you join me on Friday, you will need to bring your dinner. See you there! Gordon
The Lodge is very comfortable and has a nice porch across the front that is great for hanging out. If this cooler weather sticks around, we may have to stoke the fireplace!
*Coordinates to Woodberry Road: 33°51.919’N 79°19.951’W Cell phone reception is very spotty at Woodbury but if you get lost, try calling me at 803-447-0547.
Hundred Acre Woods
Orangeburg Co., SC
September 28, 2019
This list was produced by SCAN from sightings produced by SCAN members and is subject to revision as needed. An asterisk (*) indicates a new sighting for SCAN. Send any changes or corrections to Tom Jones at [email protected]. Please indicate exactly to which flora/fauna list you are referring. Thank you.
FLORA
Royal Fern
Osmunda regalis spectabilis
Bracken
Pteridium aquilinum
Hairy Maiden Fern
Thelypteris hispidula versicolor
Netted Chain Fern
Woodwardia areolata
Virginia Chain Fern
Woodwardia virginica
Ebony Spleenwort
Asplenium platyneuron
Sensitive Fern
Onoclea sensibilis sensibilis
Resurrection Fern
Pleopeltis polypodioides
michauxiana
Loblolly Pine
Pinus taeda
Bald-cypress
Taxodium distichum
Golden Club
Orontium aquaticum
Green Arrow-arum
Peltandra virginica
Marsh Dewflower
Murdannia keisak
Common Rush
Juncus effusus solutus
Giant Cane
Arundinaria gigantea
Sandspur
Cenchrus sp.
Slender Spikegrass
Chasmanthium laxum
Catchfly Cutgrass
Leersia lenticularis
Flexible Sasa-grass
Microstegium vimineum
Swamp Phanopyrum
Phanopyrum gymnocarpon
Giant Plume Grass
Saccharum giganteum
Common Cattail
Typha latifolia
Spanish-moss
Tillandsia usneoides
Whiteleaf Greenbrier
Smilax glauca
Tulip-tree
Liriodendron tulipifera
Southern Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora
Sweetbay
Magnolia virginiana
Swamp Bay
Persea palustris
Lizard's-tail
Saururus cernuus
Sweet Gum
Liquidambar styraciflua
Smallspike False-nettle
Boehmeria cylindrica
Mockernut Hickory
Carya tomentosa
American Beech
Fagus grandifolia
White Oak
Quercus alba
Laurel Oak
Quercus laurifolia
Swamp Chestnut Oak
Quercus michauxii
Water Oak
Quercus nigra
Willow Oak
Quercus phellos
Prickly-pear
Opuntia mesacantha mesacantha
Mexican-tea
Dysphania ambrosioides
Broadleaf Pink Purslane
* Portulaca amilis
Kiss-me-quick
Portulaca pilosa
Dotted Smartweed
Persicaria punctata
Pineweed
Hypericum gentianoides
St. Andrew's Cross
Hypericum hypericoides
Marsh St.-John's-wort
Triadenum walteri
Sparkleberry
Vaccinium arboreum
Deerberry
Vaccinium stamineum
American Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
Horsesugar
Symplocos tinctoria
Carolina Laurel Cherry
Prunus caroliniana
Black Cherry Prunus serotina serotina
Showy Rattlebox
Crotalaria spectabilis
Sicklepod
Senna obtusifolia
Bladderpod
Sesbania vesicaria
Alternate-leaf Seedbox
Ludwigia alternifolia
Meadow-beauty
Rhexia mariana
Hairy Meadow-beauty
Rhexia nashii
Water Tupelo
Nyssa aquatica
American Holly
Ilex opaca opaca
Tread-softly
Cnidoscolus stimulosus
Peppervine
Ampelopsis arborea
Virginia-creeper
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Muscadine
Vitis rotundifolia rotundifolia
Eastern Red Maple
Acer rubrum rubrum
Eastern Poison Ivy
Toxicodendron radicans radicans
Horse-nettle
Solanum carolinense carolinense
Ivyleaf Morning-glory
Ipomoea hederacea
Brazilian Vervain
Verbena brasiliensis
Shade Mudflower
Micranthemum umbrosum
Beautyberry
Callicarpa americana
Bugleweed
Lycopus sp.
Perilla
Perilla frutescens
Common Blue Curls
Trichostema dichotomum
Polypremum
Polypremum procumbens
Water Ash
Fraxinus caroliniana
Chinese Privet
Ligustrum sinense
Woolly Mullein
Verbascum thapsus
Cross-vine
Bignonia capreolata
Trumpet-creeper
Campsis radicans
Buttonweed
Diodia virginiana
Partridge-berry
Mitchella repens
Creeping Spotflower
Acmella repens
Common Ragweed
Ambrosia artemisiifolia
Mistflower
Conoclinium coelestinum
Horseweed
Conyza canadensis
Leafy Elephant's-foot
Elephantopus carolinianus
Common Dog-fennel
Eupatorium capillifolium
Common Camphorweed
Heterotheca latifolia latifolia
Butterweed
Packera glabella
Camphorweed
Pluchea camphorata
Fragrant Rabbit-tobacco
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium
Rough-leaved Goldenrod
Solidago rugosa
Long-stalked Aster
Symphyotrichum dumosum
FAUNA
Crab-shaped Spiny-back
Gasteracantha cancriformis
Orb-weaver
Neoscona crucifera
Orchard Orbweaver
Leucauge venusta
Golden Silk Orbweaver
Nephila clavipes
Green Lynx Spider
Peucetia viridans
Carolina Mantis
Stagmomantis carolina
Shield-backed Bug
* Orsilochides guttata
Scoliid Wasp
Scolia dubia
Harvester Ant
Pogonomyrmex sp.
Red Paper Wasp
* Polistes carolina
Lovebug
Plecia nearctica
Cypress Twig Gall (midge)
Taxodiomyia cupressiananassa
Robber Fly
* Promachus hinei
Common Green Darner
Anax junius
Fawn Darner
Boyeria vinosa
Roseate Skimmer (dragonfly)
Orthemis ferruginea
Common Whitetail
Plathemis lydia
Variegated Meadowhawk
* Sympetrum corruptum
Ebony Jewelwing
Calopteryx maculata
Darkling Beetle
Bothrotes canaliculatus acutus
Broad-nosed Weevil
Atrichonotus taeniatulus
Potato Bud Weevil
Anthonomus nigrinus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio glaucus
Palamedes Swallowtail
Papilio palamedes
Cloudless Sulphur
Phoebis sennae eubule
Little Yellow (butterfly)
Eurema lisa
Sleepy Orange
Abaeis nicippe
Red-banded Hairstreak
Calycopis cecrops
Gray Hairstreak
Strymon melinus
Gulf Fritillary
Agraulis vanillae
Variegated Fritillary
Euptoieta claudia
Pearl Crescent (butterfly)
Phyciodes tharos
American Lady (butterfly)
Vanessa virginiensis
Common Buckeye (butterfly)
Junonia coenia
Red-spotted Purple (butterfly)
Limenitis arthemis astyanax
Viceroy; Mimic
Limenitis archippus
Goatweed Leafwing
* Anaea andria
Southern Pearly-eye(butterfly)
Enodia portlandia
Creole Pearly-eye (butterfly)
Enodia creola
Gemmed Satyr (butterfly)
Cyllopsis gemma
Carolina Satyr (butterfly)
Hermeuptychia sosybius
Carolina/Intricate Satyr
Hermeuptychia sp
Dun Skipper
Euphyes vestris
Long-tailed Skipper
Urbanus proteus
Horace's Duskywing
Erynnis horatius
Zarucco Duskywing
Erynnis zarucco
White Checkered Skipper
Pyrgus albescens
Clouded Skipper
Lerema accius
Least Skipper
Ancyloxypha numitor
Southern Skipperling
Copaeodes minimus
Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus
Crossline Skipper
Polites origenes
Whirlabout (skipper butterfly)
Polites vibex
Northern Broken-Dash
Wallengrenia egeremet
Little Glassywing
Pompeius verna
Sachem (skipper butterfly)
Atalopedes campestris
Ocola Skipper (butterfly)
Panoquina ocola
Evergreen Bagworm Moth
Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis
Southern Toad
Anaxyrus terrestris
Southern Leopard Frog
Lithobates utricularia
Box Turtle
Terrapene carolina
Green Anole
Anolis carolinensis
Five-lined Skink
Plestiodon fasciatus
Ground Skink
Scincella lateralis
Black Racer
Coluber constrictor
Eastern Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Black Vulture
Coragyps atratus
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Pileated Woodpecker
Dryocopus pileatus
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
Carolina Chickadee
Parus carolinensis
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor
White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
White-tailed Deer (skull)
Odocoileus virginianus