Delaware Skipper

Lovely depth of field in this image!

Not a Meske's because it lacks the post-median spot band (usually shows a little lighter yellow on the underside). Not a Fiery because it lacks the darker spots on the underside of both wings. This appears to be a Delaware, although it is a little darker than most - the most common skipper that lacks virtually all markings except the tan fringe on the underside. Beautiful photo!

Welcome to Project Noah, Rosa Maria, I hope you like the site as much we do; there are many features you can explore: I invite you to go to http://www.projectnoah.org/faq where you will find the purpose and “rules” of Project Noah. There is a blog http://blog.projectnoah.org/ where we post articles from spotters with special insight into different organisms. There are also the chats for help with identification, and to comment on your own and others’ spottings. Look at the global and local missions to put your spottings into:http://www.projectnoah.org/missions Enjoy yourself here, see you around!