Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1325815

Viereck's Skipper
Atrytonopsis vierecki

Observation date: May 30, 2022
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Near ground in an open pinon and ponderosa pine forest on a windy day.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: June 02, 2022
Coordinator notes: thanks for the dorsal view; note hourglass-shaped pale spot in mid-forewing, which is missing in Deva Skipper
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Socorro County