Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1340836

Huron Sachem
Atalopedes huron

Observation date: August 21, 2022
Submitted by: Allison Barta
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: in our front yard came upon this skipper basking on the edge of a swampy area
Status: Migrant
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: August 25, 2022
Coordinator notes: Male. Definitely an uncommon find this far north! Although, with some of the other southern species seemingly pushing further north this summer, I'm not surprised. We'll see if this becomes a trend! Update 10/7/24: Taxon split recently, with A. campestris becoming a west coast species, and A. Huron being basically anything east of the Rockies. New correct species name is Atalopedes huron - Huron Sachem. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Cass County