Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1056516


Gyros muirii

Observation date: June 20, 2015
Submitted by: kahunna
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Resting on sandy trail on sunny day. Buckwheat in bloom in immediate area but I did not see this insect feeding upon it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: March 27, 2021
Coordinator notes: This is a beautiful moth, not a butterfly that will have to be identified by a moth specialist-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Deschutes County

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