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Yucca Giant Skipper

Megathymus yuccae

Photo by Ryan Fezz
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Despite its size, this skipper is hard to spot as it tends to rest on the tips of dead goldenrod stalks. But when it does fly it makes an amazing buzzing sound!

Habitat:

Disturbed powerline cut

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