Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Common Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius communis

Observation date: August 28, 2019
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Male and female observed on mammal scat, taking in salts and minerals? Unusual to see the undersides of the wings of this species.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 03, 2019
Coordinator notes: yes, minerals, electrolytes. great photo of undersides, which are not often photographed. shows some of the variability in markings. maybe if it was a hot day, they tried to minimize sun on wings.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County