Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1188606

Blackened Bluewing
Myscelia cyananthe

Observation date: August 11, 2018
Submitted by: ajschulz22
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Clear, sunny morning. Butterfly was hiding on banana leaves. I have researched every Eunica and none seem to have these same markings. Confused!!!
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: October 14, 2022
Coordinator notes: subspecies: streckeri
Checklist region(s): Mexico, Baja California Sur