Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1277674

Sleepy Orange
Abaeis nicippe

Observation date: October 15, 2020
Submitted by: Ed Rothwell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several individuals seen along the Dripping Springs Trail. Brilliant orange color in flight.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: October 27, 2020
Coordinator notes: great photo showing what is still summer colors; the cold season form should be out soon and it has more muted underside, more like a brown leaf than a yellowed leaf.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County