Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1428707

Little Glassywing
Pompeius verna

Observation date: July 21, 2026
Submitted by: Kansasbirder
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Saw very briefly on some snap pea blossoms; second pic only shows trailing edge of wing as it flew away
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: July 23, 2026
Coordinator notes: Tough call with the focus, but FW apical chain likely too prominent for a Dun, and faint HW markings could also fit for a LGW. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Riley County

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