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Whirlabout Skipper

Polites vibex

Description:

Order: Lepidoptera Family: Hesperiidae

Habitat:

In an open field surrounded by an overgrown pine forest. The forest needs a burn. Low vegetation. Sparse plants and trees.

Notes:

Picture was taken at the Econlockhatchee Sandhills Conservation Area.

2 Comments

Rosa Maria
Rosa Maria 9 years ago

I think you may be right. :)

Musicwolf
Musicwolf 9 years ago

My best guess is a female Whirlabout Skipper. :)

Rosa Maria
Spotted by
Rosa Maria

Florida, USA

Spotted on Aug 23, 2013
Submitted on Mar 14, 2014

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