Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1100050

Observation date: August 26, 2016
Submitted by: Jim Saunders
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed this butterfly laying eggs on host plant - coontie - for about 10 minutes. First atala I have seen since moving to this area from Miami in 1987.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: October 21, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Martin County, United States, Florida