Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1250850

Dusted Skipper
Atrytonopsis hianna

Observation date: May 29, 2020
Submitted by: Ed Rothwell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Spotted three individuals (first two photos) nectaring on Lithospermum sp. (probably canescens) just north of E 56th Street in the Newaygo Prairie Nature Sanctuary. Saw a fourth individual on the ground in the far northwest portion of the sanctuary (third photo). It was difficult to spot the individuals on the ground -- there were probably many others present. This was a few hours after strong storms moved through. 70F, partly sunny, and very breezy.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: February 03, 2021
Coordinator notes: Skipper butterfly, not a moth.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Newaygo County