Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1416923


Mnasitheus sucova

Observation date: May 22, 2025
Submitted by: Paul Prappas
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A dark, shiny folded-winged skipper. Note greenish wash on head and thorax, and yellow legs!
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: April 14, 2026
Coordinator notes: Correct ID. Formerly the Yellow-legged Cynaea in the genus: Cynaea. Now Sucova Skipper (Mnasitheus sucova).
Checklist region(s): Panama

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