Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1375902

Observation date: January 23, 2024
Date notes: Warm morning following several winter storms with rain and wind.
Submitted by: sanold
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly found on top of beach sand during low tide, with folded injured wings, and unable to fly. Conditions of wet sand with sunshine after over a week of clouds, rain and wind. Unable to fly
Status: Migrant
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: January 23, 2024
Coordinator notes: According to Texas Lep Information, this day-flying moth species is highly migratory. The don't appear to be established in Texas. This link is interesting: https://www.texasento.net/Urania.html
Checklist region(s): Cameron County, Texas, United States