Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1013496

Long-tailed Skipper
Urbanus proteus

Observation date: September 17, 2014
Submitted by: qwirksilver
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This area along the sidewalk had lots of these flowers, and a large portion of the flowers had long-tailed skippers fluttering about. There were a lot of other butterfly species around but I didn't get photos for IDing. There were also a lot of Argiope aurantia closer to the ground and a handful of Nephila clavipes higher up. We also saw some very large skinks slithering out of view as we walked past! Lots of good stuff going on!
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: November 21, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, St. Johns County