Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 931148

Common Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius communis

Observation date: September 24, 2013
Submitted by: Kimberly Mrozinski
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sighted at around 2:00. Mostly clear, temps in the low to mid 80's with a slight breeze.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: September 30, 2013
Coordinator notes: could also be the White Checkered Skipper, which has reached this region. I am identifying it as the most likely species