Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 909870

White-striped Longtail
Chioides albofasciatus

Observation date: July 10, 2013
Date notes: 17:26-17:30
Submitted by: krancmm
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Had seen early on July 9. Nectaring on Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth) hybrid. Flowers about .7m above ground. Butterfly covered about 2m sq. in 4 minutes. Sunny, 93ºF, 66% humidity. (Could not get a good shot!!!)
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: July 12, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Brazoria County