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Hylephila phyleus
Antennae are very short. Male wide black stigma. Underside of the hindwing is scattered with small black spots. Wing Span: 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 inches (3.2 - 3.8 cm).
On black-eyed susan blooms.
Fiery skippers, along with all other species of skippers and skipperlings, can hold their wings in "triangle" shape. The forewings are held upright, and the hindwings are folded flat. This position is thought to better absorb the sun's rays.
Spotted on Jul 19, 2014
Submitted on Jul 21, 2014
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