Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1092701

Common Sootywing
Pholisora catullus

Observation date: July 31, 2016
Submitted by: Ansel Oommen
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on Amaranthus sp. Similar caterpillars were found a few years ago on Amaranth and raised until adulthood.
Status: Nonresident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: July 31, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Queens County

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