Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1147633

Woodland Skipper
Ochlodes sylvanoides

Observation date: August 15, 2017
Submitted by: sandyleapt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I am not sure of identification. I find skippers difficult. Temp 81 degrees F at time of photo. High 83 Low 55. Wind 10mph NNW. Skipper had been nectaring on butterfly bush, them moved to arborvitae hedge and perched for a moment.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 27, 2017
Coordinator notes: There is one good reason you find skippers difficult: Because they are! I could ID this OK, but with skippers or about anything difficult, please send an underside view as well-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): Multnomah County, United States, Oregon