Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1219571

Zebra Heliconian
Heliconius charithonia

Observation date: July 24, 2019
Submitted by: Norman Winter
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: My son was able to get a poor but positive photo of one Zebra heliconian flying with a partner in an around wild Passifora incarnata. The last time they were seen in Columbus GA we believe was fall of 2017 after a hurricane. In that year 6 at a time were seen.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: August 09, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Georgia, Muscogee County