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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

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

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