Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1396659

Long-tailed Skipper
Urbanus proteus

Observation date: October 20, 2024
Submitted by: BSaylor
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found at a friends yard where they have may host and nectar plants for butterflies. They check their plants numerous times per day. The skipper was seen mostly on a non-native Verbena bonariensis flowers. It did also nectar on zinnias. It stayed around at least 3 days. Weather has been quite warm in the 70's for this time of year and totally sunny.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: November 01, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Stark County