Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1412618

Orange Skipperling
Copaeodes aurantiaca

Observation date: August 22, 2025
Submitted by: Dogoszhi
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Only one of this species seen. In a shallow canyon with riparian corridor and ponderosas, about 6950 feet. Much of the surrounding area is recovering from a wildfire. Sunny, warm, breezy.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 26, 2025
Coordinator notes: amazing to find it that high, that far north!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Torrance County