Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1307142

White Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius albescens

Observation date: August 15, 2021
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several individuals were feeding on Tribulus terrestris flowers in a disturbed area next to a dirt road during a break between monsoon rains which have been heavy this year.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 17, 2021
Coordinator notes: I see you understand the problem: white and common are indistinguishable from photos alone. I wish BAMONA gave an option for "communis or albescens." they don't so I'll approve it as albescens, which is most likely in southern NM.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County