Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1121488

Southern Skipperling
Copaeodes minima

Observation date: June 13, 2017
Submitted by: Forestwalker
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Weather: overcast skies, temperature in the mid-70's, some showers in the early afternoon, but had been rainy at some part of the day for many prior to sighting. This individual was resting on Browne's savory (Clinopodium brownei) in an herbaceous field in an agricultural area dominated by rice fields. It flew when disturbed, but not long or far.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: June 25, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.