Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1063913

Sandhill Skipper
Polites sabuleti

Observation date: September 04, 2015
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Skipper was feeding at small wildflowers in native plant area and landed on dirt trail with other skipper presumably to mate. Partly cloudy day in the 70's F with breezes.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 05, 2015
Coordinator notes: Yes, it is a male.