Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1069676

Tropical Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius oileus

Observation date: October 16, 2015
Submitted by: Nancy Hamlett
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In a small patch of wildflowers at the intersection of the Blackwater Heritage State Trail and Parker Road in Milton, FL. Bumblebees, wasps, grasshoppers, other butterflies, and an assassin bug were also spotted in this patch. The weather was beautiful - warm (85 F) and sunny!
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: October 20, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Santa Rosa County