Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1319218

Sleepy Orange
Abaeis nicippe

Observation date: September 26, 2021
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Individuals appear to be exhibiting pre-mating behavior while nectaring from purple aster flowers established in the Rio Grande Floodplain. The mid-day was warm, breezy, and under bright sunshine.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: February 02, 2022
Coordinator notes: love is a many-splendored thing
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County