Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1421341

Rhesus Skipper
Polites rhesus

Observation date: April 09, 2026
Submitted by: DeepSkyKelly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I photographed many of these throughout the day. This is the latest photo I got, and it's a bit clearer than the one I posted from earlier today.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 18, 2026
Coordinator notes: tremendous!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Colfax County