Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1339493

Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus

Observation date: August 15, 2022
Date notes: Bright, sunny day. 72degF, about 70% humidity. Gentle breeze
Submitted by: Joe Colacino
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Obsered in Virmond Park, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin overlooking Lake Michigan
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: August 16, 2022
Coordinator notes: A Hoary Edge would have the orange spot on the FW that is lateral to the row of orange spots "wedged" within this row. A Hoary Edge would also be an extremely rare sighting for WI, as well as at the very end of its typical flight period. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Ozaukee County