Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1327483

Indian Skipper
Hesperia sassacus

Observation date: June 10, 2022
Submitted by: rhedden
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hobomok, Long Dash and Indian Skippers seen at this location at the same time - but I think this one is none of the above.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: June 11, 2022
Coordinator notes: I've been debating on this one back and forth, and have concluded it is a worn/faded Indian Skipper. The only other possibility to match this ventral pattern this time of year would be a very early Sachem. There have been a few sightings already this year in SE Pennsylvania, but I think it would be a stretch to be this far north, since they're a migratory species from the south. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Rensselaer County