Rare junonia find reported on Fort Myers Beach

Dec 12, 2025 By Nathan Mayberg 1 min read

This rare junonia was spotted on Fort Myers Beach, reader Robert San said. Photo provided

Just weeks after a rare junonia find on Fort Myers Beach was shared with the Fort Myers Beach Observer, reader Robert San sent in this photo of a junonia he found on the island.

“I was doing my normal morning walk Thursday, Oct. 30 and saw this junonia sitting on top of some seaweeds about 15 feet from the water. The location is near the Hercules parking lot. I had heard that these rare shells are found only on Sanibel and other outer islands so I never even looked for it on Fort Myers Beach. So seeing it was a huge surprise,” San said.

Junonias have rarely been reported to be found on Fort Myers Beach. They are usually associated with Sanibel and Captiva in this part of Southwest Florida.

To share photos of a junonia find or other interesting stories on Fort Myers Beach, email Fort Myers Beach Observer Nathan Mayberg at NMayberg@breezenewspapers.com or call 239-574-1110 ext. 176.