Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1361329

Mexican Yellow
Eurema mexicana

Observation date: June 29, 2023
Submitted by: DeepSkyKelly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Distinctive short tail, light brown streaks on ventral hindwing, and tiny spots on same point to Mexican Yellow. Though I wasn't able to photograph it with wings open, the yellow on the top edge of the dorsal hind wings, and black on upper forewings was also obvious.
Status: Stray
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: June 29, 2023
Coordinator notes: very nice!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Union County