Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1164341

White Peacock
Anartia jatrophae

Observation date: June 21, 2018
Submitted by: katrohrer
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Minimum 6 fluttering singly, in pairs or occasional triplets as they foraged in our garden and an undeveloped lot next door that is mercifully not clear-cut. Vegetation upon which they focused in our garden includes Powderpuff Mimosa, Butterflyweed, Matchweed, Liriope, Climbing Aster, Elderberry. Dominant ground cover in neighboring lot is Wedelia.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: June 22, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Lee County, United States, Florida