Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 940397

Many-banded Daggerwing
Marpesia chiron

Observation date: August 12, 1975
Date notes: date/time from field notebook
Submitted by: stomlins701
Specimen type: Sighting
Observation notes: butterfly alighted on trunk of magnolia tree in front yard; I attempted to capture it with my fingers, but it flew off. The flight was very quick and erratic.
Status: Stray
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: November 26, 2013
Coordinator notes: Butterfly alighted on trunk of magnolia tree in front yard and I got a very close look at it with wings folded; I attempted to capture it with my fingers, but it flew off and I briefly saw the upperside. The flight was very quick and erratic. This information was recorded in my field notes just after the sighting. This was the only time I saw this species in the San Antonio area.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Bexar County