Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1421041

Dury's Metalmark
Apodemia duryi

Observation date: March 12, 2026
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: An individual perched on a littleleaf ratany dwarf-shrub along the Sierra Vista Trail near the base of Bishops Cap, the northern peak of the Franklin Mountains. Individuals were present in low numbers here and near the base of Pena Blanca, the southern peak of the Organ Mountains. The afternoon was sunny, windy, and warm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 01, 2026
Coordinator notes: great to see! this and a couple other things from Dona Ana County were misplaced within BAMONA, but are now in my queue.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County