Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1369006

Woodland Skipper
Ochlodes sylvanoides

Observation date: August 19, 2023
Date notes: pretty hot day (95 degrees) and sunny.
Submitted by: dagon
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: they are small (1/2 long maybe). very fast and quick. They are chasing and dodging each other. They seem to be mostly at the lavender bushes for food. Hope you can let us know what they are. Thanks oriledl@yahoo.com
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: August 22, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Cowlitz County