Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 985919

Little Wood-Satyr
Megisto cymela

Observation date: March 25, 2014
Submitted by: wtjones
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Weather was overcast, 70-75F, breezy. Only one individual was observed as it landed near a footpath of primarily sand and gravel. It only remained on the ground about 15 seconds and flew out of sight. Surrounding habitat is primarily pine scrub with extensive tracts of saw palmetto. Within one-half mile is a wetland area on the edge of a medium-sized lake.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: July 03, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Polk County