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Fiery Skipper Butterfly (pair)
Hylephila phyleus
33.1519, -97.0223
Field Notes
Description:
Antennae are very short. Male wide black stigma. Underside of the hindwing is scattered with small black spots. Female: Upperside is dark brown with a very irregular orange band. Underside of hindwing is pale brown with paler checks. Wing Span: 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 inches (3.2 - 3.8 cm).
Habitat:
This pair are feeding together on Lantana planted at the pocket park. The larger female is in front and the smaller male in back.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJune 17, 2013
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