Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1326221

Short-tailed Skipper
Zestusa dorus

Observation date: May 22, 2022
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Windy Cool mostly cloudy Lifer thanks to Peter, saw only one of these, we were lucky to find much this day due to mostly cloudy and very little nectar. Great Purple, Dusky, Northern Cloudy wing, Silver spotted Skipper, Spring or echo blue, Two tailed, Sheep Skipper. probably a few others? Several stops roadside. Checkered white.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: June 03, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Arizona, Pima County