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Tropical Checkered Skipper

Pyrgus oileus

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

A small skipper I have never seen before. The underside of the wings are much lighter

Habitat:

Silverthorn bush in a suburban yard next to a forest

Reference Links:

Species Pyrgus oileus - Tropical Checkered Skipper - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Tropical Checkered Skipper

Pyrgus oileus

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James McNair
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