Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1375321

White-spotted Emesis
Emesis aurimna

Observation date: December 06, 2023
Submitted by: Paul Prappas
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: White-patched and White-spotted Emesis are very similar and need close study of the FW patch to distinguish. White-patched (lucinda) has a more ovate patch, whereas White-spotted "aurimna" is blockier and wraps around the FW spotting. Also, "aurimna" tends to have more spotting along the FW edge.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: December 25, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Panama, Colón Province