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Sachem (female)
Sachem (Atalopedes campestris: Hesperiidae) A female grass skipper. Wingspan: 2.5-3.8 cm (1.0-15 in) Nectaring Greggs Mistflower (Conoclinium greggii: Asteraceae)
Habitat
Planted arboretum with some natives such as this mistflower at ca. 99 m (325 ft) elevation.
Location
Brazos County Arboretum, Bryan, Texas, USA.
Date taken
October 2020
Scientific name
Atalopedes campestris
Equipment used
Canon
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Mmmm... think that's the first time I've heard of a 'sachem' Stanley. They have a big eye too, don't they.

That's a super picture you've taken of this butterfly my friend. Very well done lad.
 
A beautiful setting to catch this little beauty in Stanley. A wonderful macro shot, well done.
 
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A beautifully detailed image of this Skipper and captured on a beautiful floral perch it is sipping on Stanley.
 
fabulous photo in a marvelous setting, Stanley, awesome colors and details, a little gem, many tfs!!!
 
Such an interesting capture with great detail, Stanley.
 

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