Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1420896

Sandhill Skipper
Polites sabuleti

Observation date: March 29, 2026
Submitted by: LeptonGalaxy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Weather was unusually hot and sunny. The butterfly flew between different flowers on the same bush, before leaving the bush entirely and flying a great distance down a street. While perched, it was very easily agitated by the wind, which would cause it to take off.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 31, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Alameda County