Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1358694

Tawny-edged Skipper
Polites themistocles

Observation date: June 08, 2023
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Along the trail near the bottom of the wash. Open spruce forest with much undergrowth, most of the tall ferns and stinging nettles.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: June 10, 2023
Coordinator notes: I wish it were origenes, but the yellow scales behind the male stigma are diagnostic for Tawny-edged
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Lincoln County