Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1404302

Dun Skipper
Euphyes vestris

Observation date: June 17, 2025
Submitted by: topper72
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny, warm, little breeze. One seen puddling. I believe this is Kiowah (BAMONA still calls it Dun). This individual has a prevalent goldish wash on the head.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: June 22, 2025
Coordinator notes: this is Euphyes kiowah in DNA-based taxonomies
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Los Alamos County