Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 938717

Southern Emerald
Synchlora frondaria

Observation date: October 29, 2013
Submitted by: CA Ivy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Caterpillar on Globe Amaranth. Ready for Mardi Gras. About 10 mm in size. Adult Southern Emerald noted at location threes prior.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: October 31, 2013
Coordinator notes: Based on photos and information on bugguide.net, I believe the suggested id of Southern Emerald Moth, Synchlora frondaria, is correct. http://bugguide.net/node/view/817280
Checklist region(s): United States, Arkansas, Sebastian County