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Fiery (?) skipper on sea pea blossom
Doc Duck

Fiery (?) skipper on sea pea blossom (Hylephila phyleus)

Same skipper as yesterday. He flew off, then landed in an even prettier spot.
Habitat
woods
Location
Pt. Reyes National Seashore, CA
Date taken
18 Aug 2016
Scientific name
Hylephila phyleus
Equipment used
fz200
Supporter
Your caption sounds like a line from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Ann! Beautiful capture!

Chris
 
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Supporter
You've captured this skipper beautifully again Ann.

I hope Stanley manages to see it to confirm your ID.
 

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Butterflies & Moths
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