Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1383554

Observation date: June 22, 2024
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several individuals were widely scattered at higher elevations, over 8000 ft or so, throughout an open pine forest that had burned a few years back with minimal damage to the taller trees. They were active early, even though the day was overcast and by 10 am it started raining.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: June 26, 2024
Coordinator notes: this will be Cissia cheneyorum in DNA-based taxonomies
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Sierra County