Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Common Mestra
Mestra amymone

Observation date: October 16, 2024
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In a meadow within a riparian habitat including tall trees, with very few flowers left. A windy weather with some sprinkles due to a cold front.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: November 04, 2024
Coordinator notes: terrific photos. it is in BONM, but apparently hard to find. https://peecnature.org/butterflies-of-new-mexico/brushfoots-tropical-nymphalidae-biblidinae/#amymone working on that!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Grant County