Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 715555

Long-tailed Metalmark
Rhetus arcius

Observation date: November 17, 2011
Submitted by: jtdiamondback85
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The first was observed October 7, 2011 and a few more in the following weeks. The second photo was taken on November 17, 2011. An empty pupa case that appears to be from this species was found on a rose plant nearby.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kimgarwood
Verified date: February 03, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Costa Rica, San Jose