Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1146375

Observation date: February 04, 2016
Submitted by: Paul Prappas
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Either "communis" or "albescens" I initially thought "albescens" assuming that "communis" didn't make it that far south, but apparently, that's not true. So this obviously cannot be identified down to species level.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: November 13, 2025
Coordinator notes: Either Pyrgus communis or P. albescens. As far as I know, they are inseparable in the field and both could occur in the LRGV. If the submitter has reason to believe this sighting is definitely P. albescens, please include that reasoning and detail in the observer notes. Thanks. SAT
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Hidalgo County