Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1221300

Long-tailed Skipper
Urbanus proteus

Observation date: July 28, 2019
Submitted by: GinaT
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: hot afternoon, rainy week. This is among the first sightings I have had of these long tailed skippers, they are newcomers to my garden. This one is on a golden dew drop flower. They seem bashful.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: July 30, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Hillsborough County

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