Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1213947

Contracted Datana
Datana contracta

Observation date: July 04, 2019
Submitted by: Kandis
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Slightly smaller than most Datana drexelii I have seen. This also has horizontal "tiger stripes" at the mid-forewing, which can be seen in some of the pictures. It is exactly 0.96 inches long, if that helps.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 04, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.