Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1344677

Apache Skipper
Hesperia woodgatei

Observation date: September 18, 2022
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Above 9000 ft, at the base of a rock pile decorating the line of the narrow ridge connecting Holt Mountain to its neighbor to the southwest, close to the neighbor. The butterfly was returning to locations within mere three feet or so of its original location. A warm, pleasant day that was to turn stormy later.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 19, 2022
Coordinator notes: that's it. good job on the ID, and finding it, of course!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Catron County