Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 730511

Appalachian Brown
Satyrodes appalachia

Observation date: July 20, 2012
Submitted by: KNC
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I observed this butterfly on the edge of a fen and beech maple forest in Southwest Michigan during a butterfly survey. However, I am unsure as to whether this is an Appalachian Brown or a Eyed-Brown butterfly.
Status: Resident
Verified by: elsner
Verified date: August 31, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Kalamazoo County

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