Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

  Sighting 772087

Yucca Giant-Skipper
Megathymus yuccae

Observation date: March 23, 2013
Submitted by: nabaker
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: found sitting on ground, very sluggish, remained in same place for at least 2 hrs even after being handled, possibly just emerged (?), eventually flew off and seemed much more lively
Status: Resident
Verified by: aahewetson
Verified date: March 27, 2013
Coordinator notes: Pure envy is being felt by this coordinator - I have been trying to get a good photograph of this species for five years. Congratulations on a most lovely bug.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kimble County, Texas