Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 962326

Tawny Holomelina
Virbia opella

Observation date: April 25, 2014
Submitted by: Stuart Marcus
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Trinity River Refuge, netted during the day, chilled down, and photographed
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: April 29, 2014
Coordinator notes: The hindwing on this sighting has a single dark spot, which is characteristic of females of Virbia opella, according to bugguide.net.
Checklist region(s): United States, Liberty County, Texas