March 3, 2021

I am a male Tropical Checkered-Skipper,

If I were female I would appear much darker

I have white hair scales that cover my wings

The female's scales are brown so she looks much sharper.  

Location: Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park

Sources: https://www.butterfliesofcuba.com/burnsius-oileus---tropical-checkered-skipper.html

Photo and text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson