Observation date: August 06, 2013
Submitted by: JKHatfield
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This rare stray was observed flying along semi-wooded pond in Ransom Canyon near Birding Sanctuary. Erratic flight and finally perched in lower part of pine tree in shade.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: August 08, 2013
Coordinator notes: Thank you for submitting this rare stray. This is the first TX record of Marpesia petreus in the Bamona database since 2008, and the furthest north in TX sighting locale.