Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1310330

Byssus Skipper
Problema byssus

Observation date: September 02, 2021
Submitted by: AJ Trently
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Photographed sunning on rock. After taking photo it flew off and was not found again. The location is near the Carroll Cabin Barrens State Natural Area where the host plants big blue stem and eastern gamma grass grow
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: June 01, 2022
Coordinator notes: For Tennessee this is the first sighting for Problema byssus, this is a female. Thank you!
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Decatur County