Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1165212

European Skipper
Thymelicus lineola

Observation date: June 26, 2018
Submitted by: sseagrave
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This tiny butterfly would not let me see his dorsal side, but as he flew I could tell that it was a darker rusty brown than the ventral side. He was feeding on larkspur.
Status: Nonresident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: June 28, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Sheridan County, United States, Wyoming

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