Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 907261

Fiery Skipper
Hylephila phyleus

Observation date: June 26, 2013
Submitted by: Ralph S. Carlson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several skippers were flitting among the various plants in a mixed bed with most landings occurring on the salvia leucantha, which was the main plant in the landscaping. The morning was hot -- temperature in the mid 8s Fahrenheit.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 27, 2013
Coordinator notes: These use Bermuda Grass as their larval host.