Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1424074

Common Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius communis

Observation date: May 31, 2026
Submitted by: DeeLee2020
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: little dude was enjoying the dung of an unknown mammal; pretty flighty! did see him on some nearby flowers as well.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: June 01, 2026
Coordinator notes: Burnsius albescens is ruled out based on range (probably not found in Travis County). JRains
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Travis County