Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1361299

Umber Skipper
Poanes melane

Observation date: June 26, 2023
Submitted by: madamirie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: first skipper of the year! it was fluttering around like mad and then hung out on the grass for an extended period of time, such as when they eclose; warm sunny day, breezy; same butterfly, photos of each side
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 29, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Monterey County