Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1086902

Northern White-Skipper
Heliopetes ericetorum

Observation date: June 30, 2016
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Skipper was feeding at flowers of Eriogonum Fasciculatum in native plant restoration area of San Marcos Foothills preserve. Bush Mallows also growing in the area. Sunny day in the 70's F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 30, 2016
Coordinator notes: This is a male-Ken Davenport