Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 958840

American Snout
Libytheana carinenta

Observation date: February 19, 2014
Submitted by: H Hooper
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Initially, butterfly perched vertically with wings spread on outside wall of cottage. At start of photographing, butterfly closed its wings. Flew within 5- 8 minutes of sighting. Weather, clear, temperature upper 50's F. Wind calm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: March 07, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Leon County