Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1261056

Uncas Skipper
Hesperia uncas

Observation date: July 09, 2020
Submitted by: Harry Forbes
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Feeding on thistle. Weather hot (low 90s) and sunny.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 19, 2020
Coordinator notes: I confuse Uncas for Rhesus, too, due to wishful thinking! I find the guidebooks don't point out the best character . . . on the hindwing underside the cell on the leading edge and abutting the wing base, or thorax, is gold/green on Uncas, but has significant chocolate brown on Rhesus.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Taos County