Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1004645

Sandhill Skipper
Polites sabuleti

Observation date: August 19, 2014
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed atop Bishop Pass, elevation approx 12,000'. Few other butterflies in area.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 03, 2014
Coordinator notes: This is subspecies tecumseh-Ken Davenport, authority of the Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park fauna. But the area you were in is essentially unexplored for butterflies. Send us any more photos you took!
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Fresno County