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Fiery Skipper Butterfly (male)
Hylephila phyleus
33.1978, -96.661
Field Notes
Description:
Antennae are very short. Male wide black stigma. Underside of the hindwing is scattered with small black spots. Female: Upperside is dark brown with a very irregular orange band. Underside of hindwing is pale brown with paler checks. Wing Span: 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 inches (3.2 - 3.8 cm).
Habitat:
On Gregg's Mistflower bloom near the parking lot of an urban park.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 1, 2013
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