Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1283737

Least Skipper
Ancyloxypha numitor

Observation date: August 28, 2020
Date notes: this date and time are estimated
Submitted by: Joanne Ryan
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Fast zigzagging flight low to grasses , short jerky bursts of speed, stopping very briefly on leaves and grass. Very difficult to photograph.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: January 23, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Partner project: Prairie Wetlands Learning Center
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Otter Tail County

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