Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1084996

European Skipper
Thymelicus lineola

Observation date: June 13, 2016
Submitted by: Ryan D. Larson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This skipper appeared to be perching/resting in a grassy patch of unmown vegetation on a small hill separating a mown lawn and a parking lot. The weather was very warm and sunny, but daylight was waning.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: July 21, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Dane County