Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 722530

Observation date: July 01, 2012
Submitted by: PDunwiddie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Only one individual was observed at an elevation of ca. 5000', and was faithful to a patch of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, returning several times when disturbed. Upon alighting, it frequently exhibited a distinctive "sawing" motion with its wings. Clear, sunny afternoon on open southwest-facing slope.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 02, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Kittitas County