Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1346141

Zilpa Longtail
Chioides zilpa

Observation date: October 07, 2022
Submitted by: hgbyrne
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Three individuals seen nectaring on lantana at my home in the Tucson Mountains in the Picture Rocks area, in the morning and early afternoon. Two of these were photographed; one was taken as a voucher. The day was sunny at the time, and the temp in the mid eighties. I’ll submit photos of two different individuals along with this entry.
Status: Stray
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: October 09, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Arizona, Pima County