Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 917948

Lace-winged Roadside-Skipper
Amblyscirtes aesculapius

Observation date: August 23, 2013
Submitted by: Kimberly Mrozinski
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sighted around 11:00. Weather was sunny and clear with temps in the low 80's. First time I've observed this species in the garden. Quite small (approx. 1"). Easily disturbed by any movement. Did not stay still for more than a few seconds... flitting about from flower to flower. Lost sight of it after a minute. Nectared on lantana (pictured).
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: August 31, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.