Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1039454

Northern Cloudywing
Thorybes pylades

Observation date: April 09, 2015
Date notes: Time between 1545 and 1630
Submitted by: H Hooper
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Weather: P. Cloudy, temp: mid 80's F, wind: calm Butterfly on 10-foot wide hiking trail within moderately dense oak and hardwood habitat. Butterfly remained on rock for several minutes while photographed. Butterfly appears heavily worn with hindwing damage. Minimal white spots on forewing point toward Northern although color of club is questionable. White or reflection is on bend of club and appears to point toward Southern. Don't know if lack of white spots is from wear or the butterfly is actually a Northern.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: April 22, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Leon County