Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1407070

European Skipper
Thymelicus lineola

Observation date: July 10, 2025
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 13, 2025
Coordinator notes: Your tentative ID is correct...a newly emerged male. The county record was recorded in 2008 as it is spreading to many site in adjoining counties in the 8-9000 foot levels. The host is Timothy Grass which has a distinctive bluish tint and a seed spear with a firm pod. It may have adapted to other grasses for hosts as well. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Grand County