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Sachem Skipper (male)

Atalopedes campestris

Photo by gatorfellows
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Description:

Upperside of male is yellow-orange with a wide brown border and a large squarish black stigma. Underside of wings is light orange with faint darker markings. Wing Span: 1 1/4 - 1 5/8 inches (3.2 - 4.2 cm).

Habitat:

On a black-eyed susan bloom.

Reference Links:

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

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