Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1375597

Mella Skipper
Anatrytone mella

Observation date: August 21, 2022
Submitted by: Paul Prappas
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: January 05, 2024
Coordinator notes: Very similar on the ventral side to Anthoptus maracaena or epitectus, though antennae are too short for "anthoptus". Also, there is a visible lighter yellow streak on upper side of ventral HW, supporting Mella Skipper.
Checklist region(s): Panamá Province, Panama

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