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Tropical Checkered Skipper Butterfly

Pyrgus oileus

Photo by LarryGraziano
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Field Notes

Description:

these animals are about 1 1/4" wide by 3/4" from head to tail.

Habitat:

Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica, six weeks into the six month dry season. They were congrating around a pool of water and drinking.

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

Species ID Suggestions

Tropical checkered skipper

Pyrgus oileus

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