Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 901581

White-blotched Heterocampa
Heterocampa umbrata

Observation date: May 30, 2013
Submitted by: Richard Crook
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Feeding on live Oak. Area is predominently Cypress Swamp. Weather has been very rainy, hot and humid. I previously submitted BugGuide as possibly Heterocampa obliqua, but they felt it wasn't quite right and suggested I submit to you.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Alan Harvey
Verified date: August 03, 2013
Coordinator notes: Facial pattern consistent and locality consistent with H. umbrata.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Palm Beach County