Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1341709

Copper-headed Sootywing
Bolla cupreiceps

Observation date: August 15, 2022
Submitted by: Paul Prappas
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Thought this might be the female Bolla. Not the male.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: December 10, 2022
Coordinator notes: "Bolla cupreiceps" aka: Copper-headed Sootywing. This is a female. Coppery color wing shape support cupreiceps as opposed to possible Staphylus vulgata, also present in Panama. Also, the dark basal areas of the FWs aren't expected on "Bolla imbras".
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