Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1216314

Observation date: July 12, 2019
Submitted by: Brush_lady
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found resting and nectaring on hummingbird mint in my garden.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 13, 2019
Coordinator notes: Cannot distinguish funeralis from maculalis based on this photo. However, it would appear that this is the first, or at least among the first, records of this genus in Washington, probable introduction with the grape vineyards expansion into Washington.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Benton County