Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1315332

American Snout
Libytheana carinenta

Observation date: October 25, 2021
Submitted by: DeepSkyKelly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I am SO excited to finally get a photo of this species! I saw several flying around this morning, but all were very skittish, or completely invisible against the brown gambel oak leaves.
Status: Migrant
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: October 30, 2021
Coordinator notes: congrats, Kelly! Snouts have been occupying much of NM in huge numbers this summer and autumn. I'm glad you were able to document it at Sugarite! was it already on the park list?
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Colfax County