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  Sighting 1386845

Melissa Arctic
Oeneis melissa

Observation date: July 13, 2024
Submitted by: tjay13
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Just catching up on some posts here - thanks for the ID in iNat. Quite the camouflage with lichens...
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 17, 2024
Coordinator notes: yes indeed, plus a nice dark surface to gather solar.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Taos County

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