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Monk Skipper

Asbolis capucinus

Description:

Skipper Butterfly

Habitat:

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2 Comments

CandiceB
CandiceB 11 years ago

Thanks a lot Byaucca and Dana !

bayucca
bayucca 11 years ago

This is not a moth, but a nice little skipper (Hesperiidae) butterfly. If you look at the antennae you may notice the tiny clubs, which is typical for butterflies. Moths would usually have feather-like or straight antennae. You guy looks a little bit worn, so closer ID is tricky.

CandiceB
Spotted by
CandiceB

Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Spotted on Jul 23, 2012
Submitted on Jul 23, 2012

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