Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1050509

European Skipper
Thymelicus lineola

Observation date: June 26, 2015
Submitted by: bobscafe
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There are suddenly hundreds of these small Skippers flying about, staying usually within a foot of the ground. I suspect they have just emerged in the last day or so. I noticed them as I was cutting grass in the ditch along side the street
Status: Resident
Verified by: Norbert Kondla
Verified date: July 10, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia