Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 729041

Crossline Skipper
Polites origenes

Observation date: July 28, 2012
Submitted by: TSims
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I couldn't get a ventral picture, but it had three spots showing on the forewing and several very pale postmedian spots on the hindwing.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwright
Verified date: August 22, 2012
Coordinator notes: Probable Crossline Skipper. This skipper is very difficult to distinguish between Tawny-edged Skipper.