Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1298505

Observation date: June 26, 2021
Submitted by: grayhairstreak
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: came to blacklight
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 05, 2021
Coordinator notes: The maculation of X. c-nigrum is identical to X. dolosa. The best way to separate the two species is by size. X. c-nigrum averages 6 mm (fore wing apex to apex) smaller than X. dolosa.
Checklist region(s): United States, Delaware, New Castle County