Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1310689

Umber Skipper
Poanes melane

Observation date: April 04, 2019
Submitted by: Mark Salvato
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: September 01, 2022
Coordinator notes: There are historical records just south of Big Bend (in Mexico) so I think this is likely P. melane. Don't know about it's residency status; mostly it's documented in California and southern AZ.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Brewster County