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Fiery Skipper - Hodges#4013 (Hylephila phyleus)
Photo#148718
Copyright © 2007
H Smith
Butterfly -
Hylephila phyleus
Nags Head, Dare County, North Carolina, USA
September 25, 2007
Size: approx. 2 cm.
I'd guess a Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus) but I'm not sure.
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Contributed by
H Smith
on 28 September, 2007 - 1:48pm
Last updated 16 October, 2007 - 8:13pm
You guessed right
The short antennae confirm your ID.
Gayle
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Gayle and Jeanell Strickland
, 28 September, 2007 - 1:50pm
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Thanks!
After a long day of identification, it's nice to know I got one right. The short antennnae tip will be a big help in the future!
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H Smith
, 28 September, 2007 - 2:13pm
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