Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1120063

Zebra Heliconian
Heliconius charithonia

Observation date: June 12, 2017
Date notes: Monarch butterflies resting on a Areca Palm with a slight tropical breeze
Submitted by: Jonny Mach
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Monarchs are attracted to the Milk Weed plants in the back yard. They pass this way every year on their migration north.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: June 26, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Palm Beach County, United States, Florida

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