Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Taxiles Skipper
Poanes taxiles

Observation date: August 04, 2022
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Near 7000 feet elevation in Rabbit Ears Canyon, which is 3 miles north northwest of Rockhouse Spring where I have seen them previously. This individual was near the bottom of the canyon where it's the wettest. There were some broadleaved grasses. The day was sunny and warm, but it had rained the night before.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 06, 2022
Coordinator notes: terrific, Marta! excellent shots.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County