Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1099689

Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus

Observation date: October 05, 2013
Date notes: The day is right, the time may be off by hours.
Submitted by: mamotimo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Early October in 2013 along with several other species this little skipper was having a snack from a butterfly bush in my yard. Would like to know exactly what kind of skipper it is.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 01, 2016
Coordinator notes: Fiery is right - a female. thanks for submitting!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County