Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 927854

Common Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius communis

Observation date: September 04, 2013
Submitted by: marquy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly was feeding near a used tire sculpture. Several others were jousting for territory. Temperature was around 80 degrees with sunny skies and gusty winds.
Status: Resident
Verified by: elsner
Verified date: November 15, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Wayne County