Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1252722

Common Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius communis

Observation date: June 10, 2020
Submitted by: violaaims
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Landed next to me in the garden.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 10, 2020
Coordinator notes: Yes, it was misidentified, only communis should be in Alameda County-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Alameda County

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