Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1226981

Peck's Skipper
Polites peckius

Observation date: August 19, 2019
Submitted by: Niles
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Have been filming this skipper in the backyard for a few days now. One pair was mating sitting on a sedum plant. This one is sipping nectar on a panicle hydrangea but they are also visiting the black eyed Susan’s. It is 82 deg F and sunny.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: August 19, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, Cumberland County