Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1331740

Common Sootywing
Pholisora catullus

Observation date: July 08, 2022
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Feeding on alfalfa and landing on the ground at irrigation inlet into a pecan orchard. The ground was open and sandy but dry. Warm and rather dry day during the monsoon season.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 12, 2022
Coordinator notes: not bad for a little camera :^) same for this one . . . albicirrus or "white--tufted sootywing"
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County