Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1061199

Common Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius communis

Observation date: August 16, 2015
Submitted by: Jonathan Clark
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: An abundant species (presumed all Common Checkered-Skippers) throughout that morning along many parts of the trail around and through the block of woods. Habitat: trail at edge of mature pine forest and weedy/brushy meadow. Conditions: warm, sunny, not much wind.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: August 18, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Louisiana, Grant Parish