Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 930502

Dion Skipper
Euphyes dion

Observation date: August 31, 2013
Submitted by: CA Ivy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Large orange skipper visited creek edge for a few minutes. Below pattern of two light rays with the top one not reaching the margin is a characteristic of Dion. The below pattern and stigma indicates male.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: September 21, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Arkansas, Sebastian County