Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1318425

Tiny Checkerspot
Dymasia dymas

Observation date: September 05, 2021
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Checkerspots taking nutrients from moist rocks and shallow seep of drainage enhanced with livestock/wildlife watering pools. Site is about 100 meters east of the trailhead in Achenbach Canyon. The day was warm with bright sunshine and still air.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: January 10, 2022
Coordinator notes: thanks, Jim!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County