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Species ID Suggestions

Desert checkered skipper

Pyrgus philetas

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KarenL
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NoriethAlejandra
Perhaps this if http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Pyrgus-oileus
KarenL
That species does not fly in Texas Norieth!
KarenL
I'm thinking it looks more like the desert checkered skipper - http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Pyrgus-philetas

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