Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Burnsius albescens or communis


Family: Hesperiidae
Subfamily: Pyrginae
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Taxonomy Notes: Burnsius albsecens and Burnsius communis are often indistinguishable in the field.
Alternate Scientific Names:
Pyrgus communis or albescens