Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1374154

Eufala Skipper
Lerodea eufala

Observation date: November 15, 2023
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Small, tan-colored skipper nectaring from aster flowers in the Rio Grande floodplain. It was accompanied by many, many western pygmy blues, drone flies, and small bees. The afternoon was partly cloudy, windy, and warm.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: November 17, 2023
Coordinator notes: terrific shots, Jim. this gray skipper is seen occasionally down your way.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County