Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1107130

Tailed Orange
Pyrisitia proterpia

Observation date: October 22, 2016
Submitted by: AmyNinRoundRock
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: observed feeding on Gregg's Mist Flower in my back yard. Rests on the flower for long periods, doesn't open its wings unless it flies. Very fluttering, fast flight making it difficult to observer it's upper wings - but leaving impression of bright orangish yellow.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: October 23, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Williamson County, United States, Texas