Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 940387

Three-spotted Skipper
Cymaenes tripunctus

Observation date: November 22, 2013
Submitted by: annhsatt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Same individual. first nectered Purple Porterweed then resting on nearby tomato leaf.
Status: Resident
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: January 28, 2016
Coordinator notes: Distinct white spot pattern of dorsal forewing rather than yellow spots as with P. baracoa
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Polk County