Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1375608

Huachuca Skipper
Epargyreus huachuca

Observation date: May 27, 2023
Submitted by: bonfrey
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: February 01, 2024
Coordinator notes: it is now accepted that in NM's SW quadrant (including Socorro Co.) this is Huachuca Skipper rather than Silver-spotted. Basically a ssp. of silver-spotted (huachuca) was elevated to full species status.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Socorro County