Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 939785

Umber Skipper
Poanes melane

Observation date: November 14, 2013
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: these hang out in the front yard, hot day today eighties nectar at lavender sage and onion flower. Lots of grasses in yard and flowers.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: November 14, 2013
Coordinator notes: Those may be common in your area...in much of the state they can be quite scarce.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Orange County