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Staphylus hayhurstii
Difficult small butterfly that didn't like photographers at the edge of our garden. Family: Spread -wing Skippers, Pyrginae Wingspan: 2.5 - 3.6cm 1.0 to 1.4 inch Above: Dark brown/black with black bands and subtle white spots; hindwing has distinct scalloped margins. Forewing: is as above but lighter.
Shady wooded stream margins - weedy disturbed sites fallow fields and forest edges.
Spotted on Aug 27, 2011
Submitted on Aug 28, 2011
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