Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 509765

White-tipped Black
Melanchroia chephise

Observation date: February 09, 2011
Date notes: I see it about once a week, starting from January 2011.
Submitted by: bentert
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was maybe 70F and shady, the moth's wings were still crinkly as if just emerging from caccoon, and it was on the grass with no larger vegetation immediately nearby, though a small Pigeon Plum was nearby, as well as the clothesline, and the yard was surrounded by Burma Reed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 17, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States