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Common Sootywing

Pholisora catullus

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

Upperside is glossy black with small white spots on outer third of forewing. Female has more white spots on the forewing than the male, and a submarginal row of spots on the hindwing. Underside of forewing repeats the upperside; hindwing is solid black.
Wing Span: 1 - 1 5/16 inches (2.5 - 3.3 cm).

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat yard.

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Pholisora catullus

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