Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1373456

White Checkered-Skipper
Burnsius albescens

Observation date: October 19, 2023
Submitted by: Nativemonarchs
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Full sun, warm temperatures (80 degrees), nectaring on Santa Barbara Daisy.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 28, 2023
Coordinator notes: Now albezens replacing albescens which is a communis subspecies in some parts of Mexico.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County