Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1089084

Whirlabout
Polites vibex

Observation date: June 25, 2016
Submitted by: Jonathan Clark
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed by members of the group participating in Catahoula NWR Butterfly Count. Habitat: mixed pine-hardwoods in upland setting; butterfly nectaring on ironweed (Vernonia) growing in edge of woods along rural road. Conditions: hot, sunny, afternoon about 2:00 pm (approx time).
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: July 16, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Louisiana, La Salle Parish