Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1145085

Observation date: October 06, 2017
Date notes: Partly Cloudy winds SE 5-10 mid 80's Yesterday Oct 5, 2017 strong North Easterner moved through area. Winds up to 40 MPH with Rain.
Submitted by: redfishin
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found only one along sand hill trail bordering hardwood forest leading to hydric hammock flooded due to recent hurricane Irma. nectaring on Florida Paintbrush Carphephorus corymbosus. Did not show skittish behavior. Looks fairly fresh
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: October 06, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Duval County, United States, Florida