Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1395605

Tawny-edged Skipper
Polites themistocles

Observation date: October 05, 2024
Submitted by: jmgesell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Either a female Crossline with boxy FW spots or a darker female TE with a prominent ventral spot pattern. Apologies for the poor photo quality...lengthy distance plus windy conditions. Unexpected location and late time to see either species...
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwright
Verified date: October 07, 2024
Coordinator notes: I lean female Tawny-edge the more I look at it...just has a prominent ventral pattern which I know can be seen in the species (usually around here I don't see it). I also see they've been found in the same location on the opposite river bank. Date is also better, as it looks like the PA late date is a bit later for the TE. -Jeff Gesell jmgesell@gmail.com