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Tropical checkered skipper

Pyrgus oileus

Photo by Brian38
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Description:

The wingspan is 32–38 mm. The upperwings have a distinctive checkered pattern. The dark brown ground color is checkered with white squares, rectangles, crescents and dots.

Habitat:

Spotted nectaring on flowers at Quinta Mazatlan in McAllen, Texas.

Reference Links:

Pyrgus oileus - Wikipedia, Tropical Checkered-Skipper - Alabama Butterfly Atlas

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