Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1397607

Brazilian Skipper
Calpodes ethlius

Observation date: November 23, 2024
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Not sure on this I D Warm sunny day a few skippers were hitting these flowers at the same time. There was also a purple wash skipper. I will post it next. Quite dry but still some nectar in watered gardens. This was on the south end of NBC National Butterfly Center.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 03, 2024
Coordinator notes: Yep, it's C. ethlius.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Hidalgo County