Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Tropical Least Skipper
Ancyloxypha arene

Observation date: November 11, 2025
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Individual perched over saturated adobe on a Bermudagrass stem, along the Rio Grande within Leasburg Dam State Park, NM. The mid-day was hot, breezy, and under full sun.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: January 08, 2026
Coordinator notes: Jim, the extensive black along leading edge of DHW and the rounded FW apex with dusting of dark scales are all consistent with Tropical Least Skipperling. they also love riverbank habitats.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County