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  Sighting 1376193

Mexican Metalmark
Apodemia mejicanus

Observation date: May 29, 2023
Submitted by: bonfrey
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: March 23, 2024
Coordinator notes: these metalmarks can be tough, but good ones to get. Mormon has green eyes and no orange on the HW upperside. This one has gray eyes and DHW orange, so Mexican.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Socorro County

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