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Polites peckius
Upperside of male is brown with reddish-orange patches; forewing has a sinuous stigma. Female is darker with no stigma. Underside of the hindwing of both sexes has a patch of large yellow spots in the center surrounded by dark brown. Wingspan of 1 - 1 1/4 inches.
Many open grassy habitats including meadows, prairies, lawns, marshes, landfills, roadsides, and vacant lots.
Spotted on Aug 3, 2013
Submitted on Aug 3, 2013
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