Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1198743

Common Sootywing
Pholisora catullus

Observation date: July 12, 2018
Submitted by: Janeal W. Thompson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Skippers seen on field bindweed Convolvulus arvensis. Hot, sunny, calm day.
Status: Resident
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: March 08, 2019
Coordinator notes: Correct, the Common Sootywing. If you photograph them at the right angle under bright sunlight, they will appear to have a unique rainbow iridescence on the dorsal side!
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Prowers County