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  Sighting 1353763

Yucca Giant-Skipper
Megathymus yuccae

Observation date: April 08, 2023
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Most likely chased out of Yucca shrub by Mr. Ken Wilson and his Walking stick he was gently swinging. I think the three of us saw it about the same time flying in between us. It landed and flushed a few times. Once on a rock once on a Teddy Bear Cacti. once on a branch of a dead bush. We all got a few shots. For Diane and Ken this was a lifer thanks to Brett for the spot. 12-13 species seen this day. Big Morongo Nature Preserve. High 72.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 10, 2023
Coordinator notes: Very nice! None were flying are our old spot off Kelso Valley Rd. 5 days ago-Ken Davenport