Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1224639

White-veined Arctic
Oeneis bore

Observation date: July 22, 2019
Submitted by: Christian.Nunes
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A single individual photographed above 13,000 ft on San Luis Peak's South Ridge. Talus with sparse vegetation. Many Anicia Checkerspots and Melissa Arctics in the vicinity, as well as a handful of Magdalena Alpines.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: October 05, 2019
Coordinator notes: Yes Christian....you can see the white veins on the hindwing quite clearly. Flies every year but perhaps more common in even years. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado