Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1368897

Sleepy Orange
Abaeis nicippe

Observation date: August 12, 2023
Submitted by: Janet Ruth
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This individual is extremely worn with, apparently, the hindwing at least partially missing; I don't have experience with this species but was told that some of the darker markings on the hindwing and the orange color were distinctive? This was while I was participating in an annual butterfly survey for the Sevilleta NWR
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 21, 2023
Coordinator notes: that's the correct ID. Missing wings can pose a challenge, but the size, shape and color remain distinctive.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Socorro County