Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 962806

Juba Skipper
Hesperia juba

Observation date: May 03, 2014
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: in meadow near small lake, limited nectar in area. thistle, mustard, everlasting, and another small purple flower. purplish coppers, painted ladies, yellow most likely halford, or alfalfa sulphur. lots of blues. also probably a checker spot will post. cedar and pine forest. gives way to meadows lots of ceaonthus and other chaparral chamise many others.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 06, 2014
Coordinator notes: Nope, too early for Western Branded Skippers yet this year!-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County