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Skipper - Cymaenes tripunctus
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Skipper - Cymaenes tripunctus
Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden, Stock Island, Monroe County, Florida, USA
February 29, 2020
This one is tough, and ID maybe not possible with this photo. Still, I am leaning toward the Three-spotted Skipper, Cymaenes tripunctus, especially because others were also flying around. But the markings are so faint, I don't think I can make the call. Thoughts? Thanks!
Contributed by John Ross on 16 March, 2020 - 8:04pm
Last updated 17 March, 2020 - 9:25pm

Moved
Moved from Skippers.
… Cliff Ivy, 17 March, 2020 - 9:25pm

 
Thanks!
Thanks Cliff, much appreciated!
-John
… John Ross, 18 March, 2020 - 8:25pm

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