Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1104991

Long-tailed Skipper
Urbanus proteus

Observation date: October 02, 2016
Submitted by: Martin and Sara
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: most of the long-tailed activity on the lantana has been White-striped longtails but these skippers are far more erratic in their behaviour, rarely settling on any flower for more than three or four seconds
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: October 02, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Chambers County