Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1001631

Broad-winged Skipper
Poanes viator

Observation date: August 16, 2014
Submitted by: tom nolan
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On flowers growing along trail through marsh
Status: Resident
Verified by: Will Kerling
Verified date: September 24, 2014
Coordinator notes: These images are some challenging with the soft focus and the angles taken and at the same time, I feel this is Broad-winged Skipper. It is a large Folded-winged Skipper which is quite abundant in Cape May County in and near the marshes.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Jersey, Cape May County