Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1068504

Mormon Metalmark
Apodemia mormo

Observation date: October 04, 2015
Submitted by: Chris Carvalho
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Basking by side of a gravel road on open grassland. Warm afternoon in upper 70's with very little wind. Nearby nectaring plants include rabbitbrush, Grindelia Columbiana, Gutierrezia sarothrae, and Epilobium paniculatum. At least three individuals observed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: October 08, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Klickitat County