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Sachem - Atalopedes campestris - male
Copyright © 2005 Joanne Shuman

Sachem - Atalopedes campestris - Male
Stafford, Stafford County, Virginia, USA
September 4, 2005
My guess is that it may be a male Sachem Skipper, Atalopedes campestris. Looks similar to images in guide. Image captured in field of thick vegetation and wildflowers. Help with ID appreciated.

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Contributed by Joanne Shuman on 9 September, 2005 - 10:44am
Last updated 10 September, 2005 - 3:06am

Male Sachem
I agree, male Sachem (Atalopedes campestris). Nice photo, really shows the details well.

I have about a 1/2 dozen of them in my garden. They really harass the females with swooping pounces until the females finally relent.

… Jeff Clark, 9 September, 2005 - 10:49pm login or register to post comments

 
Male Sachem
Wow! Great capture, Jeff. That is so neat seeing them together. Appreciate your help with ID.
… Joanne Shuman, 10 September, 2005 - 3:03am login or register to post comments

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