Need ID of this FL Butterfly, Please

Merritt Island, FL(Zone 9b)

At least I assume it's a butterfly. Or a moth? Anyway, I've seen these ALL OVER my mystic spires salvia and porterweed recently.

Thank you for any help!

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Fort Worth, TX(Zone 8a)

Looks like a long-tailed skipper ......not sure but here is one http://davesgarden.com/guides/bf/go/257/.

Merritt Island, FL(Zone 9b)

Thank you! That sure does look like it. :-)

Orlando, FL(Zone 9b)

oh one of my favorites! they have the most interesting flight. did you get a chance to see the top side? they have a nice shiny blue coloring.

Merritt Island, FL(Zone 9b)

Yes! They're all over the place. I've seen them from all angles. SO many of them.

Orlando, FL(Zone 9b)

lucky you! there isn't that many at once around this area.

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