Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1402865

Common Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius communis

Observation date: May 24, 2025
Date notes: cool, and cloudy (in the 60's)
Submitted by: Allison Barta
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: feeding on dandelions, quickly moving from flower to flower , then flew off into the forest
Status: Migrant
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: June 06, 2025
Coordinator notes: Very early sighting!
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Cass County