Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1146998

Abrupt Brother
Raphia abrupta

Observation date: September 09, 2017
Submitted by: jeffmci9
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I believe this is R. f. abrupta (Abrupt Brother) based on location, lack of darker gray in the reniform spot, and the sharply angled shape of the line nearest the base of the forewing. I don't know if subspecies are recognized here.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: October 24, 2017
Coordinator notes: BAMONA still using species name "abrupta".
Checklist region(s): Travis County, United States, Texas

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