Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1248509

Northern Pearly-eye
Enodia anthedon

Observation date: May 15, 2020
Submitted by: Bill Hark
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Patrolling a wooded path along the James River.
Status: Resident
Verified by: drerbium
Verified date: December 31, 2020
Coordinator notes: Southern Pearly Eye has orange antennas and top spot underside DW larger and does not go this far north unless as stray. A view of top of wings would be definitive but this looks like Northern Pearly Eye from underside.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Powhatan County