Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1421571

Rhesus Skipper
Polites rhesus

Observation date: April 13, 2026
Submitted by: DeepSkyKelly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Lots of gramma in the area, so I was sort of expecting to see this species after learning about it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 14, 2026
Coordinator notes: very cool!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Union County