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Skipper Butterfly

Photo by Namitha
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Namitha
Hi Daniele, I thought it could be a butterfly, but wasn't sure because of its stocky body. Thank you so much for the info and the link. From the database you had suggested I think , this is Potanthus .spp, but I am not sure.http://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/1061-Potanthus/Potanthus-spp.
DanielePralong
Hi namitha! This is a skipper butterfly (family Hesperiidae). You can tell as skippers have hooked antennae endings, while "typical" butterflies have club-like tips to their antennae, and moth have feathered or pectinate (comb-shaped) antennae. Skippers also generally have stocky bodies and large eyes. You can try and see whether you find the right one here: http://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/#!/tx/5-Hesperioidea-dp1

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