Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1264280

Long-tailed Skipper
Urbanus proteus

Observation date: July 26, 2020
Submitted by: GinaT
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: hot and humid and cloudy. This guy was on the Porterweed, a favorite.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: July 28, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Hillsborough County

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