Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1216420

Peck's Skipper
Polites peckius

Observation date: July 13, 2019
Submitted by: jrtindall
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Partly cloudy, 85°F
Status: Resident
Verified by: Will Kerling
Verified date: July 20, 2019
Coordinator notes: Check the field guide 'Butterflies of Pennsylvania" for the difference between Long Dash and Peck's Skipper and these two have similarities and your excellent images reveal fresh Peck's Skippers.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Jersey, Mercer County