Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1323959

Viereck's Skipper
Atrytonopsis vierecki

Observation date: May 10, 2022
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring on mesquite next to Fillmore Canyon waterfall
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 14, 2022
Coordinator notes: right again, the hourglass-shaped pale spot in the FW cell is diagnostic. and in case it is helpful, you can attach multiple photos (e.g., dorsal and ventral) to one BAMONA submittal, terrific shot!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County