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Hylephila phyleus
About 1 inch long. Bright yellow-orange with small dark spots on underside of wings. Antennae are short compared to other skippers.
Flower garden near hay pasture.
Fiery skippers are one of the few butterflies that can adapt to the disturbance of mowing. (according to Butterflies of Houston and Southeast Texas, John & Gloria Tveten.)
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cool profile of the Butterfly
Nice shot!