Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

National Moth Week is July 18-26!

Moths are amazing creatures. Take photographs and share your moth sightings with us to document the moths where you live.

  Sighting 1427737

Sonora Skipper
Polites sonora

Observation date: July 11, 2026
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 14, 2026
Coordinator notes: I picked this one first out of the 10 you posted...the most interesting...a female Sonora Skipper I believe it is instead of your suggested ID...perhaps a bit early for Hesperia/Branded Skippers. Sonora is not a common one to observe...usually a very locally found species. Good one! Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Grand County

Advertisement