Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1428579

European Skipper
Thymelicus lineola

Observation date: July 19, 2026
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 25, 2026
Coordinator notes: I agree with your assessment Lynn...a European Skipper that does not have normal pigment in the scales on the underside...essentially an albino male. From what I can see of the upperside...it looks like it has the normal ochreous color. These types of butterflies are rarely observed or collected and always a curiosity. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Grand County