Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1018819

Southern Skipperling
Copaeodes minima

Observation date: November 08, 2014
Submitted by: mbowling
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny and calm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: December 09, 2014
Coordinator notes: Based on range, I believe this is Copaeodes minima, with C.aurantiaca being found further west. They are essentially indistinguishable above with the underside hindwing of C. minima having a sharp white ray, which cannot be seen in this photo. SAT
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Jefferson County