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Fiery Skipper

Hylephila phyleus

Photo by HemaShah
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Description:

Seemed liked a juvenile skipper. Small in size, Had it's proboscis extended. Must have found something.Did not look like the typical fiery skipper. Was a darker brown in color.
Skipper is worn and is missing legs and antenna.

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PublishedSeptember 17, 2013

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