Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1277823

Common Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius communis

Observation date: October 17, 2020
Submitted by: Ed Rothwell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Near the Arlington, Colorado "Rest Area".
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: November 20, 2020
Coordinator notes: Your suggested ID is correct....looks like newly emerged individuals and last ones until next year. The one with wings closed is likely a female and the male with wings open is courting. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Kiowa County