Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Giant White
Ganyra josephina

Observation date: July 22, 2024
Submitted by: Charlie Doggett
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In my garden, Atenas, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Charlie Doggett
Verified date: July 26, 2024
Coordinator notes: I first classified these as "Howarth's White" because of the big black spot with two smaller gray spots beneath, but now the turquoise antennae and legs make me believe they are the "Western Giant," since none of my sources show turquoise on Howarth's. BUT I am not certain! :-)
Checklist region(s): Costa Rica