Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1363949

Tawny-edged Skipper
Polites themistocles

Observation date: July 17, 2023
Submitted by: jwileyrains
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several P. themistocles and a few Euphyes vestris flying around some blooming coneflowers. Plenty of bees around, too. The day was hot and humid, mid-80s with dew points not far behind. Sunny, with some high-altitude smoke.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: July 17, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.