Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1325803

Red Satyr
Megisto rubricata

Observation date: May 30, 2022
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On the forest floor in a pinon-dominated woodland on a south-facing slope of peak 8503. The day was relatively cool and windy.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: June 02, 2022
Coordinator notes: a species that is not often recorded. this is the nominate ssp. very nice!!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Socorro County

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