Erichson's Skipper
Heliopetes domicella

 

General: This is an uncommon species that looks similar to the checkered skippers. It is normally found at lower elevations. The single specimen observed was at flowers of desert broom in October.
Flight: spring to fall
Foodplant: mallows (Malvaceae)
Status: possibly an occasional resident

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