Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1188245

White-tipped Black
Melanchroia chephise

Observation date: September 17, 2018
Submitted by: ridgeboy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There were at least a dozen of these moths nectaring on Frostweed (Verbesina virginica) near the beach in late afternoon.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: September 18, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Collier County, United States, Florida