Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1115035


Alypia mariposa

Observation date: April 21, 2017
Submitted by: wimvdam
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Obviously in broad daylight. It was observed in a canyon of Manzana Creek. Very fast wingbeat.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: June 06, 2017
Coordinator notes: Looks more like the related Alypia mariposa. Nice sighting!
Checklist region(s): Santa Barbara County, United States, California

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