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Three-spotted Skipper

Cymaenes tripunctus

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Description:

Photo take in my backyard ,around 3 cm wingspan, wings are dull dark brown. Upperside of forewing has 3 tiny transparent white spots on the leading edge near the tip and 2-3 spots at the end of the cell. Underside of hindwing is yellow-brown with faint pale spots near the center. This one is feeding on a spinach tree plant flowers.

Habitat:

Grassy subtropical areas

Reference Links:

Cymaenes t. tripunctus (Herrich-Schäffer, 1865)

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PublishedJuly 4, 2013

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