Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Long-tailed Skipper
Urbanus proteus

Observation date: July 11, 2024
Submitted by: theskyeworld
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Older, ragged looking butterfly on a zinnia in the garden
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: July 13, 2024
Coordinator notes: This is a long-tailed skipper (U. proteus) that's been in the wars and lost its tails. And, I think this is too far east to be C. hippalus; check the ranges in BAMONA.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Bastrop County