Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1342994

Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus

Observation date: September 06, 2022
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was perched on the tip of a vertical stick, away from other objects, at the bottom of Rabbit Ears canyon north of the Citadel.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 09, 2022
Coordinator notes: Marta, as we discussed, this is the female, which has strongly contrasting gold and black marks.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County