Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1113011

Cassius Blue
Leptotes cassius

Observation date: January 09, 2017
Date notes: Also March 2017
Submitted by: Thedailybug
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A frequent visitor to my garden, feeding on Lobelia cardinalis and loves the pink flower, sorry I don't know what it's called. I thought it was Marine Blue, but your maps indicate it does not roam this far East.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: March 13, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, St. Lucie County