Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Long-tailed Skipper
Urbanus proteus

Observation date: July 26, 2019
Submitted by: ReggieGal
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Slightly overcast morning around 84F. Skipper was just landing on the milkweed spreading his wings & sunbathing
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: July 28, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, DeSoto County

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