Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1353523

Desert Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius philetas

Observation date: April 01, 2023
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found in the creosote barren where a few flowers were making a living but grass was sparse to non-existent. Some grassy areas did exist in the general area closer to the mountains.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 04, 2023
Coordinator notes: this location seems a tad farther north than other sightings in Dona Ana County. thanks for getting it into the system!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County