Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1000101

Peck's Skipper
Polites peckius

Observation date: August 12, 2014
Date notes: Sighting originally submitted on 8/9, but the same moth returned and I took some much clearer photos with a better camera.
Submitted by: Jimulacrum
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Small moth, 1 inch or less with wings closed. Found hanging out on a zinnia leaf and then taking a drink from my zinnia flowers. Was chased away by a yellow jacket and came right back. Seems to have a dual wing structure.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: August 13, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.