Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1308309

Sleepy Orange
Abaeis nicippe

Observation date: August 21, 2021
Submitted by: Joshua C
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The upperside looked orange in flight so I thought that it was an Orange Sulphur but it lacks the spot on the hindwing. Seen near the start of the narrow part of the canyon feeding on various flowers.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 22, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County

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