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White checkered / Common checkered skipper

Pyrgus albescens / Pyrgus communis

Photo by KarenL
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Description:

Tennessee is in the process of being colonized by Pyrgus albescens (White Checkered-Skipper), a species that is indistinguishable from P. communis (Common Checkered-skipper) in the field; only microscopic examination of the valves (genitalia) or DNA testing can be used to determine species.

Notes:

This appears to be the only species of butterfly still flying in our yard. :(

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