Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1100485

Sleepy Orange
Abaeis nicippe

Observation date: September 03, 2016
Submitted by: duebici
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: About a dozen of this species and about half a dozen [Cloudless?] Sulphur butterflies were actively congregating around and landing briefly on a bare patch of ground near the edge of an agricultural field. The weather was clear, warm (mid 80s), and calm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 03, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.