Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1180836

Observation date: August 19, 2018
Submitted by: Ron Smith
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found at Fort De Soto Park's Mulberry Trees Area. Sunny day and the beast was near green shrimp plant.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: August 21, 2018
Coordinator notes: This is the second known record from Pinellas County this season, suggesting that it is establishing temporary colonies north of its usual range.
Checklist region(s): Pinellas County, United States, Florida