Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1356306

Cynea Skipper
Cynea cynea

Observation date: December 10, 2022
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Had a green sheen on head and body. In forest clearing. Partly cloudy day in the 70’s F with breezes.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: May 23, 2023
Coordinator notes: Based on recent updates to taxonomy, Arita does not resemble this butterfly. Furthermore, it is restricted to areas of SA. This is now clearly Cynea cynea or the Cynea Skipper.
Checklist region(s): El Salvador