Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1319247

Sleepy Orange
Abaeis nicippe

Observation date: January 31, 2022
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: As the temperature rose to near 65-degrees, 3 oranges were observed along the Rio Grande where two were sunning on rocks and nectaring from London rocket mustard flowers. The pair also appeared to exhibit pre-mating fluttering periods. Also observed was a single Mexican yellow and a single European cabbage white. The afternoon was cool, windy, and under full sunlight.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: February 03, 2022
Coordinator notes: thanks, Jim.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County