Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1400646

Two-banded Checkered-Skipper
Pyrgus ruralis

Observation date: April 23, 2025
Submitted by: sandyleapt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A single butterfly visiting a mud puddle at the edge of an asphalt parking lot. Area is sheltered by young evergreen trees on one side. Other side of parking lot has open forest and meadow. Lots of small forest wildflowers starting to bloom. Ground covered with yellow violets, Snow Queen, Western Wood Anemone, Red-flowering currant, Western Spring Beauty.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 24, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Benton County