Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1399599

Chryxus Arctic
Oeneis chryxus

Observation date: July 07, 2024
Submitted by: Joshua C
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The Chryxus I found near and above treeline were far more vibrant, like this individual, than the ones I found just a little lower down near Williams lake.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 14, 2025
Coordinator notes: honestly, I'm not sure we know everything going on with chryxus; there may be another critter mixed in., so I'm glad you documented both.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Taos County