Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 524204

Merry Melipotis
Melipotis jucunda

Observation date: March 26, 2011
Submitted by: dean
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Don't know if moth or butterfly. Taken in Arlington, TX on sunny morning day at a nature center. It didn't fly much. Stayed on plant even though I was close to it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: August 17, 2011
Coordinator notes: Very interesting photo.
Checklist region(s): Texas, United States