Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1018078

Tawny-edged Skipper
Polites themistocles

Observation date: September 26, 2014
Submitted by: hiker96
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: December 21, 2014
Coordinator notes: Based on the olive-brown color of the underside hindwing and a good contrast between that and the tawny orange forewing margin, I believe this is a Tawny-edged Skipper rather than the similar Crossline Skipper. SAT
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Leavenworth County