Butterflies and Moths of North America

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White-tipped Black
Melanchroia chephise

Observation date: October 23, 2016
Submitted by: Chris Barnhart
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring on Salvia with honeybees and carpenter bees.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig
Verified date: January 25, 2018
Coordinator notes: As far as I know, there are only literature records of this species from Missouri. A voucher specimen is needed.
Checklist region(s): Greene County, United States, Missouri