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two-banded checkered skipper

Pyrgus ruralis

Photo by Jeff Dreier
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Field Notes

Description:

Upperside is light-to-blackish brown; forewing has squarish white spots; hindwing usually has 2 rows of white spots.

Habitat:

Douglas-fir/western redcedar forest

Notes:

Common yarrow is a nectar plant for this species

Reference Links:

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

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