Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1415656

California Giant-Skipper
Agathymus stephensi

Observation date: September 22, 2025
Submitted by: bjones7777
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flying around patch of agave, but only landed briefly. Got one distant shot, but based on location (Cactus Spring Trail) and season, has to be this species.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 03, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Riverside County

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