Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1274743

Juba Skipper
Hesperia juba

Observation date: September 13, 2020
Submitted by: kathy lichtendahl
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I was struck by the bluish body and the white marks in the eyes. Based on my book, it looks most like a Pahaska Skipper but the range map doesn't show them in western Wyoming.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: September 17, 2020
Coordinator notes: Not 100% sure without seeing underside of hindwing
Checklist region(s): United States, Wyoming, Park County