Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1227685

Grizzled Skipper
Pyrgus centaureae

Observation date: August 09, 2019
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: December 23, 2019
Coordinator notes: Correct ID; normally most common in the odd numbered years only high...ABOVE timberline...but sometime you find one down to around 8000 ft. at locations with high mountains nearby. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Gunnison County