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skipper - Polites origenes
Copyright © 2008 Gita Suchland

skipper - Polites origenes
Troy, Lincoln County, Missouri, USA
September 20, 2008
This is my first skipper photo/find. It was in the alfalfa field. I looked through the guide and I think this is a Sachem (Atalopedes campestris). If anybody can verify this that would be great. Thanks.
Contributed by Gita Suchland on 20 September, 2008 - 10:21pm
Last updated 2 July, 2011 - 10:33pm

Comments

Moved
Moved from Grass Skippers. I'd say Crossline based on weak contrast between forewing margin and underside of hindwing. The shape of the wing matches Crossline too.
… Corey Husic, 2 July, 2011 - 10:33pm

Moved
Moved from Skippers.
… Nick Block, 25 November, 2008 - 11:28am

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