Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1381092

Dun Skipper
Euphyes vestris

Observation date: May 24, 2024
Submitted by: seemayer
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: guessing on id. on a common milkweed leaf. the sun was very bright which may be throwing the color off. might look much darker and not coppery/golden otherwise.
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: June 03, 2024
Coordinator notes: Fresh specimen, the sunlight showed the usually hidden coppers, showing the Dune Skipper isn't as dark and drab as we think. Sunlight also showing this to be a male. Thanks, JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Sedgwick County