Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1065058

Dorantes Longtail
Urbanus dorantes

Observation date: September 12, 2015
Submitted by: vldeloach
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I noticed immediately that it looked brownish overall unlike Long-tailed skippers (two also flying here today). I see only a hint of color, the spots are yellower than with Urbanus proteus, and it has dark splotches on the wings rather than dark bands. But I've never seen a longtail ... Update: Jeffrey Glassberg has confirmed as Dorantes longtail
Status: Resident
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: October 15, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Georgia, Cherokee County