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Skipper (butterfly)
Atalopedes campestris
40.199, -74.2633
Field Notes
Description:
These 2 moths (or butterflies) were caught taking a late afternoon stop in the warm sun on our butterfly bush in the front garden. --- Not too sure is these should be classified as a moth or butterfly; hoping someone can identify the species for me.
---- UPDATE: Thanks to spotter KarenL these butterflies were identified as "Sachem skipper" butterflies. --- Thanks Karen!
Habitat:
There are more than 3500 recognized species of skippers and they occur worldwide, but with the greatest diversity in the Neotropical regions of Central and South America. In the US, This skipper is common from the southern United States to Brazil. It often ranges north to the northern states.
Species ID Suggestions
1
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 18, 2011
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