Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1185723

Observation date: September 06, 2018
Date notes: High 80's On and Off drizzling
Submitted by: redfishin
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Skittish behavior, bouncy flight low to the ground. Found in moist Bottom Land Forest with Giant Switchcane (Arundinaria gigantea) and cypress knees jutting up from the forest floor. Observed flying with Carolina and Gemmed Satyrs, Lace-winged Road-Side Skipper, Tawny Emperor, Southern Pearly-eye, and Underwing Moths.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: September 07, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Nassau County