Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1276751

Sleepy Orange
Abaeis nicippe

Observation date: October 04, 2020
Submitted by: Cyrus Li
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Pandapas Pond probably has the highest concentration of sleepy oranges in the county, outnumbering all other sulphurs combined 6:1 or higher. Larvae and adults are still active despite temperatures in the low 40s, high 30s at night. The clearing at the end of the Woods and Field Trail contains large amounts of Senna hebecarpa and Chamaecrista fasciculata.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: October 05, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Montgomery County