Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1338582

Sleepy Orange
Abaeis nicippe

Observation date: July 28, 2022
Submitted by: lorettaannlynn
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly fed exclusively from the dianthus (bachelor buttons) although the same small garden also had zinnias, purple coneflowers, and buddleia (butterfly bush).
Status: Migrant
Verified by: davidwright
Verified date: August 12, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Adams County