Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 727669

Observation date: July 20, 2012
Date notes: 07/20/2012
Submitted by: pluna
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: When I went back to capture the insect with a jar about a half an hour later, the orange coloration had disappeared and it had all brown coloration. However, when the insect moved around again it regained the orange coloration. I have no idea if this is a moth or a butterfly. thanks for helping.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: July 24, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County