Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1275291

Observation date: August 20, 2020
Date notes: Saw 8/20/2020 in the afternoon. Also 9/17/2020 but was moving so much I couldn't get a clear picture
Submitted by: Dianag
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Had a native Florida landscape put in about 4 months ago. I have lots of Coontie. Sighted the butterfly on a palm near several coontie. It was resting a stayed on the palm for about 15 minutes. Saw one 9/17 but very active so my pictures are not good
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: September 20, 2020
Coordinator notes: This species is not native to southwestern Florida. It is possible that early stages were brought in with the plants, or adults reached this planting from another introduced colony
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Collier County