Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1018321

Long-tailed Skipper
Urbanus proteus

Observation date: October 26, 2013
Submitted by: Ken Cheeks
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed resting on the ground in windy (15 to 20 mph) in an open, grassy area that is within 50 yards of the beach at Hunting Island State Park, SC. Note that 10/26/13 is the correct sighting day as I am just now entering some older sightings into the database.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: December 01, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.