Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1160931

Common Sootywing
Pholisora catullus

Observation date: June 07, 2018
Submitted by: Cecilia Lopez
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: overcast day after rain; very small & shy butterfly - photo taken with my phone at maximum zoom. The red object in the photo is a garden hose. Only flying over weedy lawn, not garden flowers.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Eric Wood
Verified date: December 21, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Iowa, Woodbury County