Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1214856

Draco Skipper
Polites draco

Observation date: July 07, 2019
Submitted by: Jon Kindschy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: September 23, 2019
Coordinator notes: This is a Draco Skipper which is common in the higher mountain valleys. You will (or may be you did later) find the Woodland Skipper especially along wood streams. It is common in Gunnison County usually in late July and August. With skippers, sometimes it can be helpful to positively identify some species if you include the specific location along with your submission. Thanks, Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Gunnison County