Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1143227

Zebra Heliconian
Heliconius charithonia

Observation date: September 23, 2017
Submitted by: Ken Cheeks
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed feeding on butterfly bush in a butterfly garden on a warm (temps in mid 80's) day.
Status: Nonresident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: September 26, 2017
Coordinator notes: Very fresh individual, so it may have been of local origin .
Checklist region(s): Aiken County, United States, South Carolina

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