Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1421977

Common Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius communis

Observation date: April 21, 2026
Submitted by: blgreco
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: April 26, 2026
Coordinator notes: Your ID is correct...a male. Early in the year some tend to have the white markings expanded on the wings so they look very white like this one. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Archuleta County