Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1418312

Tropical Leafwing
Anaea aidea

Observation date: December 26, 2025
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Exceptionally warm winter so far. A single individual came to a wet sand in a sunny area of Rockhouse Spring.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: December 27, 2025
Coordinator notes: very nice, Marta, extending late date almost 2 more weeks from Jim's sighting on 12/13.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County