Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1149135

Veracruz Skipperling
Piruna ceracates

Observation date: August 04, 2007
Submitted by: redfishin
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: May 02, 2023
Coordinator notes: This is in the genus Piruna. I've done some research, and am confident this is the Veracruz Skipperling "Piruna ceracates" based on its range, presence of the inner HW spot, and the size, shape and number of FW spots.
Checklist region(s): Mexico