Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1317022

Dury's Metalmark
Apodemia duryi

Observation date: August 13, 2021
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Metalmark using range ratany shrub for hiding cover and perching.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: November 26, 2021
Coordinator notes: this is the type locality for Apodemia duryi. your photo shows an individual perched on Krameria, the larval host plant, at an elevation of about 4350' as I read from the topo map. thanks for plotting the location so precisely.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County