Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 931215

White Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius albescens

Observation date: September 26, 2013
Submitted by: Michael J Slattery
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: October 31, 2013
Coordinator notes: This is almost certainly the White Checkered Skipper, which has replaced the Common Checkered Skipper throughout Florida.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Charlotte County