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Poanes melane
umber skipper
Poanes melane, commonly known as the umber skipper, is a butterfly species in the family Hesperiidae. It has been recorded in butterfly monitoring studies in Central California, where it occurs in dry vegetation habitats. The species is associated with specific host plants including Euthamia (goldentops) and Epilobium (willowherbs/fireweeds).