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Photo by Tina15
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Field Notes

Description:

Black moth with turquoise back

Notes:

Was hoping someone could identify this for me. He loves my backyard! Thanks

Species ID Suggestions

Long-tailed Skipper

Urbanus proteus

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Christine Y.
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Christine Y.
Welcome to Project Noah Tina! This looks like a Long-tailed skipper (Urbanus proteus). What's the location for the spotting?
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PublishedNovember 22, 2017

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