Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1108646

Desert Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius philetas

Observation date: November 05, 2016
Submitted by: randimal
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: November 15, 2016
Coordinator notes: The white spot at the apex of the forewing is characteristic of P. philetas. P. communis/albescens do not have that spot. SAT
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Hidalgo County