Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1238905

Tropical Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius oileus

Observation date: November 03, 2019
Submitted by: ykswosil@gmail.com
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This is normally an easy ID here in AZ, but the hindwing marginal spots are very large, whereas they are normally very small. I don't find any images that match this, but perhaps I have limited references. Mostly sunny, low 70's
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: November 05, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Arizona, Santa Cruz County