Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1100033

Zebra Heliconian
Heliconius charithonia

Observation date: August 25, 2016
Submitted by: Nondaywalker
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Rainy day. This was the only one I saw with white/green hairs. This was on a maypop vine in my garden. I also have blue porterweed and firebush in my garden
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: September 02, 2016
Coordinator notes: recently molted larva
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, DeSoto County