Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 986541

European Skipper
Thymelicus lineola

Observation date: June 27, 2014
Submitted by: Brigid Sullivan
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Tiny butterfly or moth as shown on the palm of hand. There were swarms of these around the domestic flowers as if they had all just hatched. It was in the mid-70's and sunny.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Kent McFarland
Verified date: July 21, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Vermont, Windsor County