Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 917094

White-tipped Black
Melanchroia chephise

Observation date: August 18, 2013
Submitted by: hurricanepete2002
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: originally found caterpillars on "snow on the mountain" bushes several weeks ago. dozens of moths are now flying daily in the area and today we found them mating. additional caterpillars are still on the bushes, which are pretty decimated at this point.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: August 18, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Broward County