Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1195852

Julia Heliconian
Dryas iulia

Observation date: December 01, 2018
Submitted by: Erik Stabl
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There were three Julias on the lantana bush when I took this photo.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: December 07, 2018
Coordinator notes: Seeing several of this species at one time in central Florida (where it is very rare) is unusual, suggesting that a local population is established.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Hillsborough County