Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1262093

Sleepy Orange
Abaeis nicippe

Observation date: July 09, 2020
Submitted by: Harry Forbes
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Feeding on alfalfa blooms. Warm and sunny.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 27, 2020
Coordinator notes: This has been a good year for seeing typically southern species in more northern, montane locations. Sleepy Orange is routine in southern NM, but uncommon in your area. so a good find.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Taos County