Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1312399

Long-tailed Skipper
Urbanus proteus

Observation date: September 21, 2021
Submitted by: Barbara Vogel
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Approx 2" long, blue-green body, brownish-black wings with markings; tails on wings. Observed feeding on butterfly bush. Appeared to be healthy. Eventually was harassed by orange (small?) skipper and it flew away.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: September 21, 2021
Coordinator notes: I've never seen U. proteus in Connecticut - great sighting. JRains
Checklist region(s): United States, Connecticut, Fairfield County