Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 918771

Peck's Skipper
Polites peckius

Observation date: August 17, 2013
Submitted by: BKesselring
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was breezy, sunny, and warm and there were many pollinators on our buddleia. the "many" included a silver spotted skipper, a male eastern tiger swallowtail, a red spotted purple admiral, a monarch, a black female eastern tiger swallowtail, bees, an Hemaris thysbe, and a great spangled fritillary. The pictures were taken around 11 am. This bush is located on the west side of our house.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: August 11, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Calhoun County