Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 913699

Julia Heliconian
Dryas iulia

Observation date: July 31, 2013
Submitted by: Lou Perez
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: First time seen. Erratic flying and caught my attention when it stopped for one second on a yellow Lantana flower then quickly checked different bushes for less than a total of close to two minutes in our yard, looking for nectar, as it did not find "the one". Weather: Sunny, hot and windy, mid-afternoon. Location: Southeast Florida in Palm Beach County close to the Broward County line. Second photograph is not too clear and got only these two shots! Please help identify. Thank you!
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: August 01, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Palm Beach County