Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1338939

Green Skipper
Hesperia viridis

Observation date: August 12, 2022
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flying and alighting on rocks and basking. Two separate individuals are represented in the submitted photos.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 13, 2022
Coordinator notes: thanks for the multiple images, which include dorsal and ventral. The marks are not super helpful, but these are males. Pahaska males patrol hilltops, while Green skipper males patrol drainages, so this is Green.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County