Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1201602

White Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius albescens

Observation date: March 25, 2019
Submitted by: Christinalea
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring at flowers.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: March 30, 2019
Coordinator notes: Based on range map in "A Swift Guide to Butterflies of North America" by J. Glassberg, P. communis does not occur in the LRGV, however the identical P. albescens does, so based on range, this sighting is P. albescens
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Hidalgo County