Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1399160

Three-spotted Skipper
Cymaenes tripunctus

Observation date: March 06, 2025
Date notes: Did not know the exact time I saw it. Sometime between 11am and 12pm
Submitted by: Aria
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Brief encounter. I was photographing a flower when the skipper decided to snack on it and landed right in front of my camera. Loved watching its “tongue” roll and unroll as it was feasting on the buffet.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: March 07, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Palm Beach County

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