Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1329610

Observation date: June 24, 2022
Submitted by: Tom Dudones
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Had submitted this earlier, as observation #1329322 - this is an enhanced photo of ventral view of same butterfly. Perhaps you can tell if it is the Eyed or Appalachian...
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: June 26, 2022
Coordinator notes: Thank you! If you look closely, the postmedian line on the ventral FW is jagged appearing. This is present in an Eyed Brown, where the Appalachian Brown would have a smoother line present. If you search the two and compare multiple photos of each, you'll notice the difference (some online records are unfortunately misidentified....but you'll get the general idea).
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Franklin County