Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1395010

Tiny Checkerspot
Dymasia dymas

Observation date: September 23, 2024
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Individual briefly landed near a livestock watering pond to avoid wind gusts and warm in the sun; the adjacent emerging plant is Portulaca oleracea. The site is near the NM/AZ border, north of I-10 at the Steins Exit, and on USBLM-managed land, east of the county road, likely on Rustler Draw. The mid-day was hot, windy, and under full sun.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 29, 2024
Coordinator notes: right on, Jim!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Hidalgo County