Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1373133

Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus

Observation date: October 13, 2023
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Individual nectaring from Baccharis flowers joined by many bee flies, wasps, and bees. One or two FS have been showing up along the Rio Grande each day for the past week or so. The morning was warm, windy, and under full sun.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: October 19, 2023
Coordinator notes: terrific photos, Jim!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County