Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 930621

Mormon Metalmark
Apodemia mormo

Observation date: September 19, 2013
Submitted by: Chris Carvalho
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny afternoon, light breeze with scattered high clouds. Temperature mid-80's F. The metalmarks were feeding on rabbitbrush, buckwheat, and basking and patrolling the canyon for courtship.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 09, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Wasco County