Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Long-tailed Skipper
Urbanus proteus

Observation date: September 15, 2020
Submitted by: stumped.by.skippers
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I apologize for the poor photograph—the butterfly didn't linger for very long. This skipper was different than most I've seen. It had a somewhat iridescent greenish body and appeared to have extended "tails"—the left one was badly damaged, the right one was missing altogether.
Status: Migrant
Verified by: Harry Pavulaan
Verified date: April 12, 2021
Coordinator notes: Butterfly is clearly identifiable in photo.