Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1384537

Little Glassywing
Pompeius verna

Observation date: June 29, 2024
Submitted by: David Sonnen
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Resting and feeding on common milkweed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwright
Verified date: July 01, 2024
Coordinator notes: This was a difficult ID. I shared it with other experts. The consensus is this is a worn female Little Glassywing with unique features. The white marks on the leading edge of the dorsal hindwing are rubbed areas creating a white reflection. The small white mark on the central inner part of the dorsal forewing is a true white scale mark. It is a variation that appears in low incidence in females. Thanks for your submission.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Lebanon County