Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1389213

Draco Skipper
Polites draco

Observation date: July 31, 2024
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Two different individuals; not sure if the third picture is a different species, though - to me its spotting/coloration looks quite different, but I can't see any other species in the county that it would be. I can resubmit if it doesn't match the first two. Please note in previous years I've gone to this location and submissions were rejected due to incorrect county....all I can do is select on the map roughly where I am (and per the map, my location is accurate); it's on the Milner pass trail coming up from the W side of of RMNP (trailhead begins at Milner Pass trailhead / Poudre Lake right on Hwy 34), before reaching the Alpine Visitor's Center at the very top. At this location it very well may be the west side of the divide.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: September 07, 2024
Coordinator notes: Your ID is correct...these are all Draco...the third one is a female. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Jackson County