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Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

small skipper type of butterfly

Habitat:

semi arid dry tropical forest

Notes:

I spotted this small butterfly and a spider practically on top of each on the same flower, in the Tatacoa desert.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Dan Doucette
I agree with your Kel, but there are a few that are pretty spectacular. Check out these other spottings. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/25483157 http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/27278052 http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/27621052
Sckel
I have seen so many butterflies skippers, but they are not very daring colors and designs on the wings.

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Colombia Wildlife
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2013 Best Wildlife Photo
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Mariposas de Colombia - Butterflies of Colombia
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PublishedAugust 24, 2013

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