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  Sighting 1359715

MacNeill's Sootywing
Hesperopsis gracielae

Observation date: June 14, 2023
Submitted by: dkaralun
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 97 degrees and breezy. Nectaring at Arrow Weed (Pluchea sericea). Only one seen.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 20, 2023
Coordinator notes: Could you please let me know where you were near the Mexican border, near Mexicali? Also give me your actual name so I can publish it in the scientific Season Summary, otherwise, I have to cite Bamona as the source. I think you provided this already but my file shedder destroyed my file with my data-contact Ken Davenport, kdavenport93306@yahoo.com
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Imperial County

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