Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1366159


Burnsius albescens or communis

Observation date: July 28, 2023
Submitted by: papilio1
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Resting in planter on patio. It never displayed its dorsal side. It was a 90+ hot day. Never saw it land on any nectar source.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 04, 2023
Coordinator notes: Unable to identify by field marks and both species can occur there-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Nevada, Washoe County

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