Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 989483

Brazilian Skipper
Calpodes ethlius

Observation date: July 14, 2014
Submitted by: Sasha H.
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: He was moving very fast. It was hard to get a shot. He appeared black on top and brown on bottom with an eyespot. He was landing on my canna lily flower. There were a couple of wasps on the same flower.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: July 29, 2014
Coordinator notes: The photo is a bit fuzzy but the wingspots and affinity for cannas point to this sighting as a Brazilian Skipper.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Fort Bend County