Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1059413

Tawny-edged Skipper
Polites themistocles

Observation date: August 06, 2015
Submitted by: merrymary
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Would love to know what this is.Landed on the leaf of my zinnia flowers, which are in a 3' x 3'raised garden bed with cilantro, marigold, coleus, basil, tomato plants. Overcast day. Very mellow, not skittish.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 06, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Licking County