Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1392998

Strecker's Giant-Skipper
Megathymus streckeri

Observation date: May 28, 2024
Submitted by: Joshua C
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Looks like a gravid female. Flying over grassy hilltops north of Mills Canyon Rd, often stopping to perch in shrubs. Allowed very close approach.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 04, 2024
Coordinator notes: terrific, Joshua!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Harding County