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Fiery Skipper

Hylephila phyleus

Description:

The skipper appears to have been moving a white, fuzzy part of some sort near its mouth area when I was watching it. In the last photo you can see it more clearly. I think it was cleaning it?

Habitat:

Weedy suburban yard

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Machi
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Machi

Florida, USA

Spotted on Jun 2, 2014
Submitted on Jun 3, 2014

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