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Sachem Butterfly

Atalopedes campestris

Photo by glbnoah109
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Field Notes

Description:

The butterfly is yellow and brown and approximately 1 inch long. It belongs to a butterfly grouping called skippers. Sachem is pollinating wild flowers.

Habitat:

Sunny, open field with patch of wild flowers.

Notes:

Wear your tennis shoes and anticipate where it might land to get a photo of these active butterflies.

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Atalopedes campestris

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