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Nastra lherminier
Upperside is dark brown; forewing may have 2 very faint light spots. Underside of hindwing is yellow-brown with lighter veins.
Grassy, open areas such as sand barrens, meadows, hillsides, fields. Eastern United States from Missouri east to southern New York; south to eastern Texas, the Gulf states, and southern Florida. Strays north to northern Minnesota, southern Michigan, and western Kansas.
Spotted on Jul 20, 2013
Submitted on Jul 22, 2013
2 Comments
Yes, thanks Mark. I'm thinking that it's a Swarthy Skipper, Nastra lherminier, but am not 100% sure. It's my best guess so far. Anyone who might know better, please correct me if I'm wrong :)
yes Hesperiidae ?