Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1399594

Yucca Giant-Skipper
Megathymus yuccae

Observation date: March 21, 2025
Submitted by: tonzetich
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny with a light breeze. Temperature ca. 72 ºF. Park features an abundance of Buckley's Yucca and I had earlier found evidence of larval frass and pupae. The adult was guarding a small plot of territory.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: March 27, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Bexar County