Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1022318

Hammock Skipper
Polygonus leo

Observation date: January 22, 2015
Submitted by: Brian Ahern
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: found & photographed by Sue Tavaglione at East Beach Turnaround area at Fort De Soto County Park, Pinellas County, Florida. Possible first county record.
Status: Stray
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: January 25, 2015
Coordinator notes: This is a very unusual record from this part of Florida. It is in very good condition, but it is unlikely of local origin. This joins other unusual records from Fort De Soto
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Pinellas County