Emerald Aguna at Quinta Mazatlan, 12/6/19

A couple of days ago, I dropped Honey off at the gym in McAllen and ran over to the mall do do some Christmas shopping.  I finished early and was right next to Quinta Mazatlan so a visit was in order.  I wasn't seeing too much, lots of Cassius Blue, and then I saw some green in a pink Lantana and figured it was a Long-tailed Skipper.  Well, it didn't take long to see I was wrong.  Wow.  My most wanted butterfly.....Emerald Aguna!  It darted around a few seconds and luckily I got some shots.  And then it was gone.

When found Emerald Agunas tend to not stay long and are never refound.  Glad to finally add this beautiful rare green Mexican skipper to my life list.