Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1412749

Western Branded Skipper
Hesperia colorado

Observation date: August 22, 2025
Submitted by: Jon Kindschy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: August 31, 2025
Coordinator notes: A male WBS...Woodland skipper does not have the white-silver band on the underside of the hindwings...it is more uniform in color with usually faint larger (and squared) light spots. I think you have submitted sightings for both of these in the past from your area. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Gunnison County