Butterflies and Moths of North America

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White Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius albescens

Observation date: April 27, 2022
Submitted by: mstanek
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 28, 2022
Coordinator notes: So far, on the White Checkered Skipper is recorded from Ventura County but is likely the Common Checkered Skipper (Pyrgus communis) will turn up in the Apache Canyon area. Photos will not work, it will require checking the genitalia, both have identical field marks.-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County