Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1355366

Beautiful Banner
Epiphile hermosa

Observation date: March 05, 2023
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Near Montecristo Park road puddling near creek. Partly cloudy day in the 70’s F. Top side orange and brown banded but more stripes than Common Banner (E. adrastra). Wings slightly open in second pic. ID cue on the forewing is the small black tip of wing, thin orange band, then larger black band.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: August 23, 2023
Coordinator notes:
Checklist region(s): El Salvador, Santa Ana