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Carterocephalus palaemon Carterocephalus palaemon (Chequered Skipper, Arctic Skipper) in an opening in a partially wooded area with short grasses and sedge (mostly Carex communis) near the edge of a shrub carr/sedge marsh. Arctic Skipper,Carterocephalus palaemon,Chequered Skipper,Geotagged,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Carterocephalus palaemon

Carterocephalus palaemon (Chequered Skipper, Arctic Skipper) in an opening in a partially wooded area with short grasses and sedge (mostly Carex communis) near the edge of a shrub carr/sedge marsh.

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    So lovely! Hesperiids have a special place in my heart! Posted 5 years ago

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The Chequered skipper

The chequered skipper, not to be confused with the large chequered skipper, is a small woodland butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. This butterfly can live in grasslands. The upperside of the butterfly is brown with orange spots and on its underside the chequered skipper is orange with brown spots.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Gary B
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By Gary B

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Uploaded Mar 6, 2019. Captured Jun 12, 2018 16:31 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/3.2
  • 1/790s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm

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