Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1411598

Broad-winged Skipper
Poanes viator

Observation date: August 03, 2025
Submitted by: Bob Bouman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 16, 2025
Coordinator notes: Per Jeff G., a true expert on skippers, "The more “dart-like” shape and 2 extra spots (as opposed to one) below the ventral HW ray (pretty faded on this individual - but present) separates it from Poanes aaroni, which can easily be confused with it."
Checklist region(s): United States, New Jersey, Cape May County