Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1051850

Julia Heliconian
Dryas iulia

Observation date: June 12, 2015
Submitted by: Ellen Mee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly was observed on a sunny, warm mid-morning. It appeared to be gathering nectar from various flowers in the garden, but especially seemed to land on the Tithonia (Mexican Sunflower) which is the flower in the photograph.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: July 02, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida