Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1017217

Goatweed Leafwing
Anaea andria

Observation date: September 28, 2014
Submitted by: jpasta
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found the chrysalis in a ditch last week. Today (9/28/14), the butterfly emerged. It is similar to a question mark butterfly as it is brown on the outside of the wings and there is orange on the inside, though I did not get a picture of the inside.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: September 28, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Shawnee County