Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1216078

Taxiles Skipper
Poanes taxiles

Observation date: July 10, 2019
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed nectaring on Richardson's Geranium near trail in mixed conifer/aspen woodland with lush understory of shrubs.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 31, 2019
Coordinator notes: maybe the hindwing is damaged, but this is an unusually straight-on view of the ventral forewing. thanks!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County