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  Sighting 1367050

Gold-costa Skipper
Cogia caicus

Observation date: August 02, 2023
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Three individuals were observed. All were photographed. Two were in the mostly dry bed of Mineral Creek. One of those was on a large boulder. The third was on a gentle slope above, about 100 from the wash. The area was subject to grazing by cattle, but not excessively, unlike surrounding areas.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 04, 2023
Coordinator notes: terrific, Marta! this one is not often reported.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Sierra County

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