Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1359657

Crossline Skipper
Polites origenes

Observation date: June 16, 2023
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Barrens opening, near/on a Scaly Blazing Star
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: June 19, 2023
Coordinator notes: This one was throwing me a bit, female of species. The inside hindwing spots were the confusion for me, but the Crossline Skipper only can display this. So I'm 99% sure this is P. origenes. Thank you! JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Rutherford County