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Field Notes

Description:

Small, dark butterfly that looks like a fighter jet. White spot on upper forewing.

Habitat:

Spotted in flower garden. Natural spaces nearby.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
KeithRoragen
It looks like a Skipper and it looks like it has tails. That would narrow it down to Aguna, Chiodes, or Urbanus. http://bugguide.net/node/view/261419/bgpage

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PublishedApril 13, 2012

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