Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1411362

Crossline Skipper
Polites origenes

Observation date: July 10, 2025
Submitted by: John Terpstra
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: observed on vegetation at edge of gravel road in mixed forest
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: August 15, 2025
Coordinator notes: Not full confidence in this one...however, the darker ventral coloration, prominent HW spotting pattern, and more prominent/pointed FW apices would favor P. origenes - and the species has been found in your location before. -Jeff Gesell
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario