Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1265642

Silver-spotted Skipper
Epargyreus clarus

Observation date: August 01, 2020
Submitted by: shearh2o
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Photographed by Beth Polvino in her West Cape May Garden. Size and shape and color tones were similar to Silver-spotted Skipper
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: January 03, 2025
Coordinator notes: No idea, sorry. Placing this in the "Cannot Identify" queue. JRains This is almost certainly an aberrant Silver-spotted Skipper. The extended golden coloration on the forewings, and rudimentary white spot on the ventral hindwing hint at this species. J. Calhoun
Checklist region(s): United States, New Jersey, Cape May County