Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1381095

Northern Cloudywing
Thorybes pylades

Observation date: May 30, 2024
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flying, alighting on a wet rock, absorbing moisture, and possibly basking.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: June 02, 2024
Coordinator notes: BAMONA will eventually adopt the revised taxonomy for this critter, which places it as Cecropterus rockiensis.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County

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