Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Common Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius communis

Observation date: July 21, 2022
Submitted by: RoxannaTessman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Is this pic good enough to ID of the tiny butterfly? It seemed to have a bluish-gray thorax, but never settled long enough to get a good look. Probably about 1/2" in length.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 22, 2022
Coordinator notes: The picture does make it difficult to ID. The forewing pattern and locality help-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Jackson County