Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1330434

Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus

Observation date: June 19, 2022
Submitted by: JudyLY
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This was one of many Skippers feasting on Coneflowers and Owl's Claws in a meadow outside of Cloudcroft on NM 244 between mile markers 2 to 4. There were often multiple butterflies per flower.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 04, 2022
Coordinator notes: this looks like subspecies huachuca. thanks!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Otero County