Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1369413

Acacia Skipper
Cogia hippalus

Observation date: August 12, 2023
Submitted by: Dave Rintoul
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several of these skippers in the sanctuary; did not seem to be uncommon. One was eaten by a lizard
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: September 26, 2023
Coordinator notes: I don't see any gold along the edges of these wings. Also, the HW dark bands and white areas match perfectly for Acacia Skipper (Cogia hippalus)
Checklist region(s): United States, Arizona, Cochise County