Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1011985

Contracted Datana
Datana contracta

Observation date: August 06, 2014
Date notes: Around 3 or 4 in the afternoon
Submitted by: Asylumofglass
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was an overcast day. Fairly warm and humid. It had rained slightly throughout the day. He was sitting on an Amelanchier tree, munching away on the leaves. It was in a botanical garden here in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 09, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador