Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1196625

Observation date: December 14, 2018
Submitted by: a-mauney
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Planted three small coontie plants for a school garden around two weeks ago. This is the first Atala sighting so far! The Atala fluttered in and landed on the coontie. Seemed to be eating.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: December 14, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Palm Beach County