Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1370670

Common Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius communis

Observation date: September 06, 2023
Submitted by: Teach99
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hot and humid day, following a downpour, in Farmington, MI. Fed on mint, clover, marigolds (not long), really liked purple head on mint. Moved quickly and lived up to its “skipper” name!
Status: Resident
Verified by: elsner
Verified date: January 17, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Oakland County