Observation date: July 01, 2023
Submitted by: choyt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The skipper was seen in the riparian area along the Rio Grande at Santa Elena Canyon. Reed, athel, and willow are the most common plants. The skipper would fly low, circle, and land on the sand, immediately spreading its wings. Because of this, I was unable to photograph the underwings.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: July 16, 2023
Coordinator notes: I can't find any recording sightings from Big Bend, but I agree this is A. tolteca. Can't say whether it's resident. There are plenty of sightings in AZ and SW NM; none in Texas that I can easily find. Very interesting sighting.
