Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1385673

Nevada Skipper
Hesperia nevada

Observation date: July 02, 2024
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I think that all three of these are the same. 4 or 5 of these battling on a hill top Hot with breeze off and on. all quite worn with blue head and body. New to us and fun to see. quite small. on a hill top that you told me about.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 08, 2024
Coordinator notes: I have found Hesperia nevada common above timberline south of Sonora Pass, but also near the Bishop Creek Lodge in a nearby drainage area!-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California