Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1116635

Common Sootywing
Pholisora catullus

Observation date: May 15, 2017
Submitted by: Breck Breckenridge
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Warm sunny day temps in mid-60s F. Organism was flying low and frequently alighting on vegetation as well as flowers.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 18, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Sacramento County

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