Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1096647

Creole Pearly-eye
Enodia creola

Observation date: August 15, 2016
Submitted by: KenL
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny and very warm day, although very shaded in the area where the butterfly was observed. Butterfly landed on my leg and allowed close observation.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: drerbium
Verified date: January 01, 2021
Coordinator notes: Definitely has Creole Pearly Eye pattern. Would be decisive if had upper side view. Not sure it is resident here or a stray.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, James City County