Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1061465

Tawny-edged Skipper
Polites themistocles

Observation date: August 09, 2011
Submitted by: Carolyn Seaton
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Doug Taron
Verified date: September 17, 2015
Coordinator notes: It's possible that this one is P. origines, the crossline skipper. I'd feel more confident of my identification if I were able to see the ventral hind wing.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Cook County