Junonia found on Sanibel
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Aditya Pandey, of Anderson, South Carolina, and Shelly McClain, of Butlerville, Indiana, found a junonia on July 3 at Bowman’s Beach on Sanibel. It was the couple’s second time vacationing on Florida’s Gulf Coast. “We visited Sanibel specifically for its reputation as the shelling capital of the world,” Pandey said. After finding several other shells — including lettered olives and an alphabet cone — they discovered the junonia right before leaving. “We didn’t realize its significance at first, but we were thrilled to later learn it is one of the rarest shells to find on Sanibel,” he added. “It is certainly great motivation to return for more sea treasures.” To report a shell find, contact 239-472-1587 or trepecki@breezenewspapers.com.