Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1120517

Common Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius communis

Observation date: June 15, 2017
Submitted by: APlouzek
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I am assuming this is a butterfly, but it may be a moth. I couldn't get very close to it as it was very skittish. It was landing in water puddles from watering my kitchen garden. Blueish tinted fuzzy body. Did not see on any plants that may suggest a host plant. Gray and white pattern on wings. Could not clearly see antennae.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kking216
Verified date: June 16, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Saunders County, United States, Nebraska