Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus

Observation date: June 19, 2024
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: One other skipper appeared in the bush at the same time which was shaped correctly for Wandering Skipper, our target, but it flew before I got a photo ): In three hours we searched diligently & did not find another skipper in the NW sector where friends have located it. Bad timing but we got our other targets (Umber) & several on Mt Laguna & only stayed one night!
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 05, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County