Confused Cloudywing - Alabama Butterfly Atlas

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Confused Cloudywings often fly with Southern and Northern Cloudywings, presenting an identification nightmare. Perhaps this species seems rare in Alabama because it is difficult to identify with certainity and may be confused with these simliar cloudywings. Few life history observations have been documented.

Confused Cloudywing is a rather wide-ranging species found from central Florida northward along the Atlantic coastal plain to southeastern Pennsylvanis and west to Missouri, south to Texas and eastward across the Gulf coastal states.

Distribution and Abundance

A dot on the county map indicates that there is at least one documented record of the species within that county. In some cases, a species may be common throughout the county, in others it may be found in only a specific habitat. The High Count information shows the highest numbers recorded for this species as well as when and where they occurred.

The sightings bar graphs depict the timing of flight(s) within each of three geographic regions. Place your cursor on a bar within the graph to see the number of individuals recorded during that period.

The abundance calendar displays the total number of individuals recorded within each week of the month. Both the graphs and the calendar are on based data collection that began in 2000.

The records analyzed here are only a beginning. As more data is collected, these maps and graphs will paint a more accurate picture of distribution and abundance in Alabama. Submit your sightings to albutterflyatlas@gmail.com.

Sightings in the following counties: Baldwin, Bibb, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Colbert, Coosa, Dallas, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Perry, Shelby, Sumter, Tallapoosa, Washington

Sightings in the past 5 years
Sightings in the past 5 - 10 years
Sightings more than 10 years ago

High count(s):

5 - Cleburne - 7/16/2020
4 - Bibb - 7/10/2016
3 - Bibb - 7/20/2014

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Habitat

Confused Cloudywings are usually seen in clearings and roadsides near wetland areas. They are often seen puddling along dirt roads.

Host and Nectar Plants

In Alabama, host plants have not yet been documented.

Lespedezas (Lespedeza spp.) are reported as well as Florida Hoarypea (Tephrosia florida).

Landscaping Ideas

No gardening tips are available for this poorly-known species.

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Confused Cloudywing Thorybes confusis

Distribution and Abundance

Habitat

Host and Nectar Plants

Landscaping Ideas

Confused Cloudywing (Thorybes confusis) Photos

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Confused Cloudywing Thorybes confusis

Distribution and Abundance

Habitat

Host and Nectar Plants

Landscaping Ideas

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Confused Cloudywing (Thorybes confusis) Photos

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