Observation date: May 14, 2020
Date notes: I also saw it once in June , July 4 and September 16 around 3PM
Submitted by: sfbflyhelp
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Have seen it 3 times since, once on it’s host plant Coontie. I’ve searched for this butterfly for 30 years and am excited to finally have it in my garden! On September 16 it appeared to be laying eggs but I couldn’t find any!
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: September 25, 2020
Coordinator notes: This species is not native to that portion of Florida. It may have arrived as early stages with coontie plantings
