Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1424612

Long-tailed Skipper
Urbanus proteus

Observation date: January 25, 2024
Submitted by: LanaV
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Likely urbanus proteus, but no blue and much darker than proteus, more similer to dorantes. Also was very windy that day.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: June 11, 2026
Coordinator notes: The solid band on the ventral hindwing is consistent with the Long-tailed Skipper.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Santa Rosa County