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Umber Skipper

Poanes melane

Photo by Jellis
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Description:

Name comes from the coloring of this butterfly. Faint light yellow bands on the underside of the wings. Two generations of adults appear during the year, Spring and Fall.

Habitat:

Found not far from a creek at the edge of a riparian area.

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