Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1311470

Peck's Skipper
Polites peckius

Observation date: September 12, 2021
Submitted by: vireo-red
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly bush (or at least that's what Home Depot told me it was)
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: November 20, 2021
Coordinator notes: Your suggested ID is correct...also this one is in Jefferson County, not Denver (as the Mormon Frit from nearly or at the same spot). Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Denver County