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  Sighting 913555

Major Datana
Datana major

Observation date: July 26, 2013
Submitted by: jacquesclousteau
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was raining heavily just prior to sighting. Caterpillar was sighted moving quickly across floor of backyard porch and then up the door jamb. Was not seen near any plants. Most nearby plants were ferns.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: August 01, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Orange County

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