Observation date: May 16, 2025
Submitted by: garyfreed
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Date and dorsal view suggest Indian Skipper. Ventral view suggest Fiery Skipper
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: davidwright
Verified date: May 19, 2025
Coordinator notes: This is a male Sachem. The dorsal view displays the classic Sachem stigma on DFW, and, the ventral view displays classic pattern of slightly pale Sachem variant. In 2025, Sachems started appearing in the southern part of the state in early May. Thanks for your submission and nice photos.