Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1380444

Juba Skipper
Hesperia juba

Observation date: May 17, 2024
Submitted by: Luna-Linuche.76
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This lone skipper was photographed on purple rock cress in our front yard. Temperature was about 62 degrees F. It kept its wings together, and only visited a few flowers before flying off.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 07, 2024
Coordinator notes: It seems too early in the season for Hesperia colorado and the jagged HW spots on the under hindwings indicate juba-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Klamath County