Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Observation date: August 13, 2021
Date notes: Walk my handicapped daughter in late afternoon so time is approximate but date is exact.
Submitted by: webjc13
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Saw it fly and land just in the suburb grass. Thought it was a moth. Found in grass of neighbor's yard and snapped photo on phone. Then I carried it to my yard up the street on my finger, much to my surprise. Then upon looking it up, found out it was a butterfly I was unaware of, and an predator one at that. Held it hand next to book to ID it. It was not shy allowing me to hold it for the walk back to my house a few houses up.
Status: Resident
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: August 03, 2022
Coordinator notes: unique, uncommon butterfly
Checklist region(s): United States, Missouri, St. Louis County