Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 702487

Byssus Skipper
Problema byssus

Observation date: July 08, 2011
Submitted by: Shane Patterson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I was pleasantly surprised to find this individual, which was persistently nectaring on Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), in a somewhat small (but milkweed-rich) roadside meadow at the Whitebreast Unit of Stephens State Forest. Conditions were very warm (95 degrees F) and partly cloudy.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Dennis Schlicht
Verified date: April 25, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Iowa, Lucas County