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Is this a Creole Pearly-eye? - Lethe creola
Copyright © 2015 Ken Cheeks

Is this a Creole Pearly-eye? - Lethe creola
Modoc/Sumter National Forest, McCormick County, South Carolina, USA
May 16, 2015
This pearly-eye was photographed along a southeastern woodland creek in the midlands of South Carolina. I believe it is a Creole Pearly-Eye, but would like some confirmation.
Contributed by Ken Cheeks on 25 May, 2015 - 12:13pm
Last updated 26 May, 2015 - 5:13pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Cliff Ivy, 26 May, 2015 - 5:13pm

Yes, Creole Pearly-eye
The bulge in the forewing postmedian line is very distinctive and eyespots are isolated.
I would like to lighten / clarify the pic before archiving it in species page but would like your OK ?
… Cliff Ivy, 25 May, 2015 - 8:50pm

 
Creole Pearly-eye Edit is OK.
Cliff, please edit the photo to enhance it. Could you email a copy of the edited pic for my files.
… Ken Cheeks, 26 May, 2015 - 3:55am

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