Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1333213

Eufala Skipper
Lerodea eufala

Observation date: July 16, 2022
Submitted by: DHumphries
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 85º and 95% humidity. Clear day after a delgue of 3.5" of rain the day before. Amazed everything survived! Identified a rare (for our area) skipper in the Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory pollinator garden at James City Marina. Found a smaller gray-brown skipper with marks matching a Eufala. Confirmed sighting with multiple photos & local entomologist. Saw butterfly with president of CVWO Brian Taber.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 23, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia