Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1088514

Peck's Skipper
Polites peckius

Observation date: July 09, 2016
Submitted by: Geoff Urwin
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several Skippers in the yard today. Warmest day of the year so far. Hot and sunny and breezy. Other butteflies present also but too fast to ID or capture. Caterpillars of other species seen were more lively today than earlier in the week.
Status: Resident
Verified by: alchem30
Verified date: August 01, 2016
Coordinator notes: The pattern on the wing is unmistakable. It is a Peck's Skipper and flies through much of Saskatchewan.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Saskatchewan