Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1355580

Viereck's Skipper
Atrytonopsis vierecki

Observation date: May 12, 2023
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring on a honeysuckle in a tree-shaded streambed with water flowing nearby, tall grasses, and blooming columbines. The spring area is surrounded by desert with some grassland but mostly shrubs. The day was warm and calm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 16, 2023
Coordinator notes: thanks for the dorsal view!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County