Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Eufala Skipper
Lerodea eufala

Observation date: September 18, 2022
Submitted by: Gordon Berman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A cloudy afternoon along the east bank of the Rio Grande south of the US 70 bridge. This butterfly nectared on milkweed and Tahoka daisy.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 19, 2022
Coordinator notes: ventral marks are a little muddy, but Eufala is definitely the best match. may I please borrow that nice ventral photo for BofNM?
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County