Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1240160

Fantastic Skipper
Vettius fantasos

Observation date: December 04, 2019
Submitted by: David F Smith
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Feeding on flowers of Tournefortia hartwegiana (Boraginaceae). Appears distinct from specimen reported on 10-03-19.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: January 22, 2023
Coordinator notes: I don't know this group weel enough to be very confident, but Fantastic seems plausible, so let's go with that for now.
Checklist region(s): Mexico, Sonora