Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1269461

Long-tailed Skipper
Urbanus proteus

Observation date: August 17, 2020
Submitted by: Dallasyork97
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This female laid four eggs in a row and then laid other eggs on this plant and others of the same species in close proximity to this one.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: August 18, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Georgia, Walker County

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