Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1346670

Orange Skipperling
Copaeodes aurantiaca

Observation date: October 13, 2022
Submitted by: cjgoin
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I was surprised to see this butterfly in my front yard in Las Cruces, so far from water.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: October 15, 2022
Coordinator notes: CJ, this individual lacks the rounded FW apex and the darkish wing edgings that typify Tropical Least. Orange Skipperling also makes more sense in your habitat.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County