Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1201526

Mangrove Skipper
Phocides pigmalion

Observation date: April 10, 2016
Date notes: Taken with iPhone and date stamped
Submitted by: UseppaButterfly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: These dark brown to black butterflies have irridescant markings.. They nectar almost exclusively on lavender porterweed, blue and white plumbago, white lantana and starry jasmine. The butterflies land briefly and dart quickly, which causes them to esily allude the camera.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: March 29, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Lee County