Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1374626

Common Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius communis

Observation date: October 14, 2023
Submitted by: richerry33
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: December 02, 2023
Coordinator notes: This is a Common Checkered Skipper, not a White Checkered Skipper based on locality. Burnsius albescens AKA albezens does not range north to Alameda County. The two species are inseparable by field marks-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Alameda County