Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

  Sighting 1359381

Mexican Cloudywing
Thorybes mexicana

Observation date: June 14, 2023
Submitted by: mashoop58
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This species was hilltopping near the Kiwanis cabin on the top of Sandia Crest. I have other photos but are essentially the same view but am happy to provide them if desired
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: June 15, 2023
Coordinator notes: good job, MIke. yes, this is the "Not Northern" Cloudywing, which is going by a couple different names depending on who one consults. BAMONA still calls it Mexican Cloudywing.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County