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Southern Skipperling
Copaeodes minima
28.0543, -82.3976
Field Notes
Description:
Southern Skipperling (Copaeodes minima) is the smallest of all Skippers in North America. With a wingspan around 5/8 to 7/8 of an inch (1.6-2.2 cm) this diminutive butterfly is easy to overlook.
Habitat:
Nectaring on Mock Bishop's Weed in an ephemeral wetland sinkhole.
Notes:
This Southern Skipperling was spotted nectaring on the equally tiny flowers of Mock Bishop's Weed. Members of this species can be found year-round in Florida and their caterpillars host on Bermuda Grass.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJune 18, 2013
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