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  Sighting 1399603

Melissa Arctic
Oeneis melissa

Observation date: July 07, 2024
Submitted by: Joshua C
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found in a scree field along with some Magdalenas. The camouflage on this species seems designed to mimic lichens. It also seems less skittish than Magdalenas, since one landed right next to my boot the next day.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 14, 2025
Coordinator notes: excellent!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Taos County

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