Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 697148

Juba Skipper
Hesperia juba

Observation date: June 15, 2008
Submitted by: hjbarkey9
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly was found flying near the ground along the Springs Creek trail in Steamboat Springs, CO. The vegetation includes pines, aspen, cottonwood, and service berry bushes, etc. The day was in the low 80's, sunny and with no wind. The elevation is around 6500 ft.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: May 22, 2012
Coordinator notes: Somewhat rubbed but appears to certainly be H. juba, correctly identified by the submitter. I have found the second flight in September in Routt Co.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Routt County