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Skipper on Queen Anne's Lace - Calpodes ethlius
Copyright © 2012 Ben Gray

Skipper on Queen Anne's Lace - Calpodes ethlius
Shallow Ford Natural Area, Alamance County, North Carolina, USA
July 27, 2012
This skipper looked to be in rough shape based on the wing damage. Found nectaring on Queen Anne's Lace
Contributed by Ben Gray on 27 July, 2012 - 4:46pm
Last updated 27 February, 2015 - 11:43am

Moved
Moved from Grass Skippers.
… Cliff Ivy, 27 February, 2015 - 11:43am

Probably Brazilian Skipper
based upon faint spot pattern on HW below, reddish brown ground color, wing veins, and abdomen appearance.
http://butterfliesofamerica.com/imagehtmls/Hesperiinae/Calpodes_ethlius_Mission_TX_USA_IX-03_DH_i.htm
… Cliff Ivy, 3 February, 2015 - 2:29pm

Both worn and damaged
Probably Crossline skipper female but condition prevents a definitive ID. Lots of similar skippers and could be something exotic like Ocola skipper..
… Cliff Ivy, 4 January, 2015 - 5:01pm

Moved
Moved from Skippers.
… John S. Ascher, 30 October, 2014 - 5:42am

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