Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1028525


Metaxaglaea violacea

Observation date: January 25, 2015
Submitted by: haczech
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attracted to interior light.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jasondroberts
Verified date: June 06, 2015
Coordinator notes: Metaxaglaea sp., possibly M. violacea or M. viatica. Due to the late January sighting, I tend to favor violacea over the other species possibilities.-JDR
Checklist region(s): United States, Alabama, Jackson County

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