Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 917675

Least Skipper
Ancyloxypha numitor

Observation date: August 15, 2013
Submitted by: bentert
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly was perched on the inside of a Ludwigia flower (probably peruviana) and flew and sallied back to the flower. The weather was overcast, mid 80s to low 80s, sprinkling with little to no breeze.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: August 31, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Collier County