Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 926978

White Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius albescens

Observation date: August 31, 2013
Submitted by: Nancee Cobb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: August 31, 2013
Coordinator notes: Although it is not possible to be sure if this is the White Checkered Skipper or the Common Checkered Skipper, research indicates that is most likely the former (the latter may no longer occur in Florida).
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Bay County