Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1191299

Cassius Blue
Leptotes cassius

Observation date: October 08, 2018
Submitted by: lgfortem
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was a windy and cloudy morning in Miami. This butterfly was missing the back eye spots, so it was likely bitten by a predator. It's the first time we see a Cassius Blue in this area.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: October 13, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Miami-Dade County, United States, Florida