Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1367439

Mexican Cloudywing
Thorybes mexicana

Observation date: July 30, 2023
Submitted by: falco1
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: One individual seen. Warm and sunny day. Many butterflies in this great open area loaded with flowers. In my field guides this is a Mexican Cloudywing, but in iNat the split of Nevada Cloudywing has been accepted and choosing Mexican isn't an option. I would appreciate your thoughts on this speciation.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 07, 2023
Coordinator notes: Yes, it is a Nevada Cloudywing but BAMONA has not yet adjusted the names. Thorybes mexicana was found not to occur in the USA but it is in Mexico-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Placer County