Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 730542

Mexican Sootywing
Pholisora mejicanus

Observation date: May 28, 2012
Submitted by: joeschelling
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Calm sunny weather; observed in wildflower meadow with several other species.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 10, 2012
Coordinator notes: beautiful photo!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Torrance County