Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1168320

Common Sootywing
Pholisora catullus

Observation date: July 07, 2018
Submitted by: edcope66
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Clear, warm day. Perhaps half a dozen individuals flying around a first year prairie restoration. Lots of host plant Amaranthus present.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 08, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Winnebago County, United States, Illinois

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