Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1311954

Uncas Skipper
Hesperia uncas

Observation date: September 16, 2021
Submitted by: Chrustay
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seems a rather late date. But appropriately in the middle of the Short-grass prairie. The only other butterflies on a halfhour walk here were 2 Burnsius skippers. Was nectaring at *Liatris punctata* (I believe). Unfortunately the not ideal photograph included here was the only one I could get before it flew off to parts unknown.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 23, 2021
Coordinator notes: thanks for this,Christopher. all records from astern plains are helpful. My late date for this critter is 9/23, so you were close!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Quay County