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Fiery Skipper

Hylephila phyleus

Photo by JVM
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Field Notes

Description:

The Fiery Skipper is a common species throughout the southern U.S. and moves north nearly every year.

Habitat:

Sunny, open areas.

Reference Links:

Fiery skipper, Species Hylephila phyleus - Fiery Skipper - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Large skipper

Ochlodes sylvanus

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LauraMaria
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Fiery Skipper

Hylephila phyleus

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Aarongunnar
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Comments (8)
JVM
Thanks, all! @Laura, don't give up hope some butterflies are very friendly :)
LauraMaria
Haha, whoops my bad, forgot to actually look at the location! I'm used to seeing large skippers here in England :D Def fiery skippery then!
Liam
Fiery Skipper seconded. They're quite abundant this time of year.
KristenGilpin
Because of the range and location of the photo I would think this is a Fiery Skipper. I agree with Aaron8
Ashish
True spectacular.. @JVM add also to Best Wildlife action 2011 mission/contest
LauraMaria
It looks like a large skipper! Cute little butterfly :) Nice photo, a great capture! I can never get close enough to butterflies!

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