Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1182196

Brazilian Skipper
Calpodes ethlius

Observation date: August 23, 2018
Submitted by: Beth Polvino
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: seen flying around and through the red canna stalks and perching on canna leaves for just a few seconds at a time.
Status: Stray
Verified by: Will Kerling
Verified date: August 30, 2018
Coordinator notes: Very clear image of a great bug!
Checklist region(s): Cape May County, United States, New Jersey