Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1328455

Northern Cloudywing
Thorybes pylades

Observation date: June 18, 2022
Submitted by: DeepSkyKelly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Northern seems most likely, but it has more spots than the one Kaufman pictures. Confused is quite a bit out of range, and Mexican doesn't seem quite right either. Thoughts?
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: June 20, 2022
Coordinator notes: dorsal markings are too variable to be relied on for ID purposes in this group. we don't have confusis in NM. Mexican is possible, but unlikely along a watercourse on this date, would need ventral shot to confirm. lacking that, I'll go with the uncontroversial option.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Colfax County