Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1324099

Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus

Observation date: May 12, 2022
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several individuals patrolling the canyon below Rockhouse Spring, about 7500 feet elevation.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 14, 2022
Coordinator notes: nice to see this one from the Organs. BAMONA calls this E. clarus, which may yet prevail, but some experts want to break off ssp. huachuca as a full species. time will tell.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County