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  Sighting 746145

Little Metalmark
Calephelis virginiensis

Observation date: September 30, 2012
Submitted by: bentert
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The moth was actively searching for nectar flowers. It was mainly flying and landing closer to the ground. It was in the mid to upper 80s, lightly cloudy, with little to no breeze.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: November 07, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Collier County

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