SOUTHERN PEARLY-EYE
Enodia portlandia
Expected to occur throughout both Alabama and Mississippi. Typically found in moist woods near its host plant of Giant Cane. Very similar in appearance to the Northern Pearly-Eye but distinguishable by more white on ventral surface of wings, solid yellow antennal clubs, and curved line of eyespots on forewing. Similar species: Northern Pearly-Eye and Creole Pearly-Eye
Adult - ventral
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Adult - ventral
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Adult - ventral
Adult - dorsal
Female Ovipositing on Cane
Eggs
Caterpillar
Caterpillar beginning to pupate
Chrysalis
Chrysalis
Adult - eclosing
Adult - recently eclosed