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  Sighting 927409

Major Datana
Datana major

Observation date: September 02, 2013
Submitted by: 12stringtaylor
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: These are on my azalea plants and I need to know what it is and if it is. The weather is warm and dry. Other plants in the area are lantana and holly bushes, but they don't seem to be on any of those.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: January 30, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Alabama, Jefferson County

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