Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1369431

Desert Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius philetas

Observation date: February 24, 2023
Submitted by: bonfrey
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 25, 2023
Coordinator notes: From what I can see, and because you're a skilled observer, I think this is likely to be Burnsius (or Pyrgus) philetas and not Burnsius communis or albescens. Other coordinators might have a different opinion (B. communis and albescens can't be distinguished from each other using photographs).
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Hidalgo County