Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1153313

Aulica Leafwing
Memphis aulica

Observation date: February 16, 2016
Submitted by: CloudbridgeButt...
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: December 07, 2022
Coordinator notes: Very similar to Memphis ambrosia, but the blue basal area on the dorsal FW is convex (curves outward) on "aulica" while it is concave on "ambrosia". That dorsal pattern for this individual supports "aulica."
Checklist region(s): Costa Rica, San Jose