Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1327171

Northern Cloudywing
Thorybes pylades

Observation date: June 05, 2022
Submitted by: wtjones
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The habitat is pine flatwoods within a large area of swamp, mixed hardwood forest and wet prairie. The subject was on an unidentified plant. Nearby vegetation included: Sweetscent camphorweed (Pluchea odorata), Spurred Butterfly Pea (Centrosema virginianum), Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens), Swamp Rose (Rosa palustris) as well as other flora expected in similar habitat. The weather was clear, light breeze, 90F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: June 08, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Sumter County