Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 902110

White-tipped Black
Melanchroia chephise

Observation date: June 05, 2013
Submitted by: BGCardona
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on Phyllanthus acidus "grosella" tree. Almost no leave is still intact, tree is full of caterpillars. Moths flying and mating near the tree.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: March 04, 2022
Coordinator notes: Found from Florida south to Paraguay. JRains
Checklist region(s): Puerto Rico