Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1364278

Sleepy Orange
Abaeis nicippe

Observation date: May 06, 2023
Date notes: Early Spring!
Submitted by: COA1955
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Strong winds brought in multiple species of butterflies. Luckily there was at least some nectar (bindweed, dandelions, violets and shrubs/trees), but too early for the Wild Senna which had not yet returned.
Status: Stray
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 24, 2023
Coordinator notes: Thanks Char for the various date observations on Sleepy Orange...May 06 is a very early record...just checked...earliest up to 2001 is April 20 but in Baca County, so pretty early for up your way and considering the cold spring we had. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Morgan County