Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1105191

Leonard's Skipper
Hesperia leonardus

Observation date: September 08, 2016
Submitted by: Christian.Nunes
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A fresh male following a female who was busy foraging for nectar at Liatris punctata blooms.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: November 22, 2016
Coordinator notes: That's real disinterest in mating - like, buzz off, I'm eating. Looks like leonardus had a good year at several locations in your area. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Boulder County