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Skipper

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Spotted yellow Skipper. The upper side seems to be darker yellow.

Habitat:

Open field, semi-urban area, outskirts of San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

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Comments (2)
LaurenZarate
Gotta be an athletic wildlife spotter too! Skipping and hopping everywhere! :)
Mark Ridgway
All these skippers and hoppers - such athletic wildlife in Mexico :-)

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Mexico Horn of Plenty
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedAugust 26, 2013

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