Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1342788

Acacia Skipper
Cogia hippalus

Observation date: September 04, 2022
Submitted by: Gordon Berman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several butterflies, mostly sulphurs and blues, were taking nutrients from a seep and horse droppings near the Soledad/Bar Canyon trailhead. The skipper was also on the ground in the same vicinity.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 08, 2022
Coordinator notes: thanks, Gordon!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County