Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1406937

Taxiles Skipper
Poanes taxiles

Observation date: July 10, 2025
Submitted by: Dogoszhi
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Dubious about my ID, since the local records of tropical least-skippers all seem to be for down in the Rio Grande Valley. Only managed one snapshot. On brush at edge of parking lot in alpine forest, about 8860 feet elevation. Sunny, warm, breezy.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 17, 2025
Coordinator notes: I think Taxiles is a good match for what you can see in the image. Habitat is right for Taxiles.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Sandoval County