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Dun Skipper

Euphyes vestris

Photo by gatorfellows
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Description:

Upperside of head and thorax is yellow-orange. Wings are brown-black; male forewing has a black stigma, female forewing has very small cloudy white spots. Wing Span: 1 1/8 - 1 3/8 inches (2.9 - 3.5 cm).

Habitat:

On a gregg's mistflower bloom.

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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