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skipper, big - Hesperia pahaska - male

skipper, big - Hesperia pahaska - Male
between Sedona and Cottonwood, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA
April 28, 2016
The exact name of this larger than usual skipper with a blue/dark turquoise body, escapes me. Many thanks for your help...Denise K.

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Good guess John.
I can't separate by dorsal view from H. viridis (rare in AZ) except for location.
By the book locations but they can fly.

Moved from ID Request.

Guess: Pahaska Skipper male?
Just a guess

 
It looks like a great match !
It looks like a great match ! Thanks !

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