Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1227010

Draco Skipper
Polites draco

Observation date: July 17, 2019
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: September 22, 2019
Coordinator notes: This looked like a branded skipper but it is a Draco Skipper with a reduced markings on the hindwing (top photo). A very common skipper in the mountains above 8000 feet in July-August. I see you have a few others of these and the your total submissions cover the entire second page of my pending sightings. As I said before I will get to them, give me some time.....Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Park County