Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus

Observation date: July 21, 2022
Submitted by: Allison Barta
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Came upon this Skipper as I walked through the last row of sunflower plants, next to a stream/swampy area . I did see the side view, but it skipped before I focused my camera.. Lucky to see where it landed and got this photo.. It was fast moving.. skipped off
Status: Migrant
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: July 23, 2022
Coordinator notes: Great find!
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Pepin County