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Little Glassywing Butterfly

Pompeius verna verna

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Field Notes

Description:

Family: Hesperiinae (Grass Skippers) Wingspan: 19-27 mm (.75 - 1.06 inches)

Habitat:

Meadow

Notes:

Closest match so far is Little Glassywing. Pompeius verna,.

Reference Links:

Little Glassywing Butterflies, Caterpillars, Chrysalis Photos : Gardens With Wi…

Species ID Suggestions

Little Glassywing - ♀

Pompeius verna verna

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Fyn Kynd
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Comments (7)
Fyn Kynd
You're very welcome. Though, it's most likely a female. Also, please add the subspecies name, thanks!
Carol Snow Milne
Thanks Fyn. I really think this is the ID. Male is darker. Skippers are so difficult to ID. Thanks for helping.
Fyn Kynd
Look through the pinned specimens: http://butterfliesofamerica.com/pompeius_v_verna_specimens.htm
Carol Snow Milne
http://www.naba.org/chapters/nabambc/construct-species-page.asp?sp=Pompeius-verna#phototable-8; It might be Little Glassywing - Pompeius vern (Male)
ForestDragon
I was looking at this one as well but haven't found an exact match that I'm happy with.
Small Wonders
Not Polites, I'm thinking Amblyscirtes - I need to check further. Great shots!
Carol Snow Milne
This cute butterfly needs a name (ID). Thanks! I never uploaded it because I was determined to get a confirmed ID. But I need help this time. Thank you!

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PublishedMarch 13, 2013

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