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Fiery Skipper Butterfly
Hylephila phyleus
33.1519, -97.0178
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:
On the grass in a riparian meadow.
Reference Links:
Fiery skipper
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 25, 2013
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