Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1319221

Sleepy Orange
Abaeis nicippe

Observation date: October 03, 2021
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Pair of oranges possibly exhibiting pre-mating behavior while nectaring from purple aster flowers established in the Rio Grande floodplain. The afternoon was warm, windy, and under bright sunshine.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: February 03, 2022
Coordinator notes: dorsal shots of the female are quite rare. nice work!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County