Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1258691

Three-spotted Skipper
Cymaenes tripunctus

Observation date: June 30, 2020
Submitted by: Gene Troskey
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The Ambush bug, Phymata fasciata, had killed the butterfly and was holding it tightly when I approached. The wind was blowing the white Beggar's Tick flower, Bidens alba, to and fro. Notice a tiny white spider on the green stem next to the Ambush Bug.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: July 07, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Palm Beach County