Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus

Observation date: October 15, 2023
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Individual displaying on a three-square bulrush stem and flying among Spiny Chloracantha and Horsetail Milkweed plants at an open reach of the Rio Grande. One or two per day may be observed in this river reach along with very low numbers of other butterfly species common along this riparian habitat. The mid-day was warm, windy, and under full sun.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: October 19, 2023
Coordinator notes: lovely photos!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County