Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1045630

Creole Pearly-eye
Enodia creola

Observation date: May 16, 2015
Submitted by: Ken Cheeks
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed along a woodland creek in a southeastern deciduous forest. Switch cane (host plant) is abundant in the area. Sunny day with temp in the upper 70's. Species confirmed by Cliff Ivy on BugGuide. Bulge in the forewing postmedian line is very distinctive and eyespots are isolated, which points to Creole.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: May 29, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.