Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1065224

Tailed Orange
Pyrisitia proterpia

Observation date: September 12, 2015
Submitted by: Joseph Miller
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: First seen in flight, then perched. I first noticed the odd pattern in flight and knew it couldn't be a sleepy orange. I guessed at tailed orange and raced after it to get photos. The second photo is by Anthony Miller. Completely unexpected, but with the long-tailed skipper a couple days ago we may be having an southern invasion.
Status: Stray
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: September 14, 2015
Coordinator notes: There are several records of this species as a stray in Kansas. Nice find. SAT
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Ellsworth County