Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 929374

Great Southern White
Ascia monuste

Observation date: September 03, 2013
Submitted by: krancmm
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectared on Woolly Croton (Croton capitatus) off and on for several minutes. Weather: 90º, 80% humidity, partly cloudy - cloudy, sea breeze.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: September 12, 2013
Coordinator notes: The unusual "spots" on the forewings may be some kind of stain/goo left over from when it emerged from the chrysalis. They are not the same on both sides so I don't think it's an integral wing marking.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Brazoria County