Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1152687

Observation date: January 22, 2018
Submitted by: bpattersonweber
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Atala larvae and pupae on coontie in Children's Garden section of Naples Botanical Garden (not captive).
Status: Nonresident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: February 12, 2018
Coordinator notes: This species is not native to Collier County. The butterflies were probably introduced as eggs or larvae on coontie plants
Checklist region(s): Collier County, United States, Florida