Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1321467

Henry's Elfin
Callophrys henrici

Observation date: March 24, 2022
Submitted by: joeschelling
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Surprise sighting along Fillmore Falls trail in area with large amounts of New Mexico Buckeye. All of the buckeye was still in winter dormant stage.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: March 26, 2022
Coordinator notes: excellent! I have not seen that there in a few years. they fly early . . . got to get those eggs on those flower buds!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County