Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1410622

Russet Skipperling
Piruna pirus

Observation date: July 09, 2025
Submitted by: Lycaena
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Wan't sure of the ID at the time, but from photos in resources, can't see any other option.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: August 10, 2025
Coordinator notes: Your suggested ID via various sources is correct...looks like a male visiting Dogbane...probably the best butterfly attracting flower if it is a nectar-bearing one as this obviously must be. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Larimer County