Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1309304

Mexican Metalmark
Apodemia mejicanus

Observation date: August 26, 2021
Submitted by: Aner
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring on Eriogonum wrightii.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 09, 2021
Coordinator notes: interesting to see Eriogonum wrightii that far north. it is the likely larval host. We have many records for the spring brood, but few for the late summer generation. thank you!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County