Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1335981

Russet Skipperling
Piruna pirus

Observation date: July 28, 2022
Submitted by: Janet Ruth
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Mostly confused by duskywings and roadside-skippers, etc. Couldn't narrow it down although I recognize that the single white spot halfway in on the forewing may be important?
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 01, 2022
Coordinator notes: Janet, this is Russet Skipperling. review the field guide accounts and see if you agree.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County