Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 931539

Observation date: September 22, 2006
Date notes: I checked the regional list for Brevard County, Fla. and did not see Soldier (texas form)
Submitted by: sueredfish
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: At the time I took this picture I realized it was a Soldier, but did not know it was not recorded for Brevard County (central Fla.)Fla. It was taken at Turkey Creek in Palm Bay, Fla.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: September 30, 2013
Coordinator notes: This species is highly variable. Florida and Texas populations are not differentiated as suggested in the literature.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida