Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1423186

Huachuca Skipper
Epargyreus huachuca

Observation date: May 19, 2026
Submitted by: Dogoszhi
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Suggested ID based on forewing pattern. Resting on willow. In bottom of Las Huertas Canyon with its permanent water, riparian vegetation, and tall conifers. Sunny, pleasantly cool, breezy.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 19, 2026
Coordinator notes: The Sandias/Manzanos populations of this bug have confused a lot of experts. I agree that the marks point to huachuca, but DNA work remains to be done. Until it is, we won't really know if the wing marks are truly diagnostic.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Sandoval County