Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1354835

Common Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius communis

Observation date: April 27, 2023
Submitted by: Dobber31
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny warm late afternoon sighting near the Russian River. I have been seeing these pretty much everywhere I go these days, though not many other skippers, yet. Butterflies have been late this year in NorCal and not in great abundance.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 30, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Sonoma County