Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1209638

Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus

Observation date: June 13, 2019
Submitted by: WINGSaloftinKS
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Saw this skipper in another open meadow at the dog park where there were tall grasses and sedges, wild cinquefoil, various milkweeds, other wildflowers and some Deptford pink wildflowers, which is what it landed on and stayed on for about a minute or so, then flew to another Deptford pink. Size: Approx. 2.25-2.5" wingspan. Weather: 79 degrees, 35% humidity, clear blue skies.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: August 09, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Douglas County