Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Huron Sachem
Atalopedes huron

Observation date: September 23, 2024
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This female was far from any human habitation and high in the mountains, making the sighting of the common species rather unusual.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: January 18, 2025
Coordinator notes: Marta, as you said, the high elevation was not consistent with Fiery elsewhere, so I looked at options. Dorsal forewings of Fiery and Huron females are similarly marked, but the dorsal hindwings are different. Your top photo showed enough of the DHW to tip me over to Huron Skipper.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Otero County