Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1118182

Two-banded Checkered-Skipper
Pyrgus ruralis

Observation date: May 28, 2017
Submitted by: Chris Carvalho
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found along hiking trail, nectaring on flowers in semi-shaded conifer forest, also perching on the dirt. Sierra snakeroot and popcorn flower blooming in the area. Hot afternoon temperature in upper 80s F and no wind.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 31, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Klickitat County, United States, Washington