Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1380957

Umber Skipper
Poanes melane

Observation date: May 25, 2024
Submitted by: madamirie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: overcast day, low 60s temperature, this skipper was first noticed on grass, with proboscis extended, with white stuff stuck on it, which looked like was preventing it from retracting it fully. Afterwards it moved to this coreopsis flower, the white stuff is still visible on thep
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 05, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Monterey County