Kenny told me about this amazing butterfly!! His observation is here: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/234898697
Undoubtedly a waif from Hurricane Debby, which brought moderate winds to southeast Florida from about August 3-5, 2024 after passing across Cuba.
Separated from others in the genus by the crescent-shaped black marks (vs circular) within the submarginal spots of the underside of the hindwing.
Brief YT video here showing the ground-walking behavior:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/djdKhmF5ca0
Seen on a low lying branch on the big strangler fig in the middle of Lantana nature preserve. Pretty sure this is a pale cracker but would appreciate confirmation. Was found hanging "upside down" like this.
My photos of the same specimen posted by kennyusername yesterday at https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/232173457
Hog Hammock & Promontory Trail - Grassy Waters Preserve, PBC, FL