Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 940472

Mexican Yellow
Eurema mexicana

Observation date: October 31, 2013
Submitted by: Ron and Nancy Goor
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I was at Resaca de la Palma and saw this strange-looking butterfly. Then I realized it wasn't strange -- it was being eaten by a praying mantis!
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: November 28, 2013
Coordinator notes: The butterfly--what's left of it--in he photo looks like Eurema mexicana.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Cameron County