Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1164959

Snow's Skipper
Paratrytone snowi

Observation date: June 24, 2018
Submitted by: Christian.Nunes
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: At least two makes feeding on a bright purple oxytropis/astragalus (Oxytropix lambertii?) near the bottom of a moist, sunny gulch.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 07, 2018
Coordinator notes: Correct ID and a beauty. Yes, probably O. lambertii (Locoweed). Mike
Checklist region(s): Boulder County, United States, Colorado