Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1279635

Mexican Metalmark
Apodemia mejicanus

Observation date: June 29, 2020
Submitted by: stevecary
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: several seen around the Park, often assoc. with EAriogonum jamesii v jamesii
Status: Unknown
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: November 12, 2020
Coordinator notes: taxonomists are not in agreement about the identity of this creature. instead of a northern race of Apodemia mejicanus it may be an eastern race of Apodemia mormo.
Checklist region(s): Colfax County, New Mexico, United States