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Umber Skipper - Poanes melane
Copyright © 2007 Ron Hemberger

Umber Skipper - Poanes melane
Santiago Oaks, Orange, Orange County, California, USA
April 13, 2007

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Umber Skipper - Poanes melane Anybody want to tackle a skipper? (I think it's an Umber.) - Poanes melane Anybody want to tackle a skipper? (I think it's an Umber.) - Poanes melane
Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 14 April, 2007 - 1:59am
Last updated 7 June, 2007 - 1:56pm

Correct
Looks right to me, Poanes melane. Nice photos.
… Jason D. Roberts, 14 April, 2007 - 10:45am

 
Thanks, J.D.
It just plopped down next to me. Couldn't get the wings open, but it was a nice poser. I enjoyed having rocks instead of yellow flowers in the picture.

The vast majority of grass skippers here are Fiery; saw my first of the year recently.

Thanks again for the ID and your kind words.
… Ron Hemberger, 14 April, 2007 - 11:21am

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