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Silver-spotted Skipper

Epargyreus clarus

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Wings are brown-black; hindwing is lobed. Forewing has transparent gold spots; underside of hindwing has a metallic silver band.

Habitat:

Little Stony Point Park. Disturbed and open woods, foothill stream courses, prairie waterways.

Notes:

Thanks to Fyn Kynd and Jakubko for the ID!

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

Species ID Suggestions

Silver-spotted Skipper

Epargyreus clarus

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Jacob Gorneau
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Silver-spotted Skipper

Epargyreus clarus clarus

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Fyn Kynd
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Comments (3)
Christine Y.
Thanks Fyn and Jakubko! I saw quite a few of these at this site!
Fyn Kynd
Hesperiidae » Eudaminae » Epargyreus clarus » E. clarus clarus. Nice sighting!
Jacob Gorneau
Wonderful! These large skippers are finally back! I love them!

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PublishedJune 15, 2013

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