Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1101737

Observation date: September 10, 2016
Submitted by: okiefroggy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This small butterfly(?) was feeding on one of the Mexican Sunflowers in our butterfly garden then it landed on my finger for this picture. I was thinking it was some type of skipper but it appears to have a yellow protrusion extending from the lower part of its head.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: September 10, 2016
Coordinator notes: female of species.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oklahoma, Tulsa County