Skipper and Ironweed in Cowles Bog

Skipper and Ironweed in Cowles Bog

Skipper and Ironweed in Cowles Bog, Indiana Dunes NL, September 2007.
Arthur Digbee
on Aug 30, 2008 7:04 pm
Image Type(s): Wildlife,  Flora
Image ID: 437085

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Anya Jingle

Anya Jingle - Aug 31, 2008 3:11 am - Voted 10/10

Skipper!

Nice pic Arthur. These guys are so cute. I can't help you on the exact name of the species, but it is definitely a Skipper (type of butterfly) and not a moth. The thing is there are thousands of species of skippers around and many look alike.
Cheers!

Arthur Digbee

Arthur Digbee - Aug 31, 2008 7:52 am - Hasn't voted

Re: Skipper!

Thanks!

Gangolf Haub

Gangolf Haub - Aug 31, 2008 12:09 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Skipper!

Looks a bit like our Carterocephalus palaemon (Chequered skipper). But I'm not sure whether they exist where you took the photo. Click here:

Arthur Digbee

Arthur Digbee - Aug 31, 2008 12:28 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Skipper!

Looks related, but they differ in (1) antennae, visible in both of our pictures; and (2) pattern of yellow on the wings, evident in some other pictures I haven't uploaded.

I searched based on the name of yours, and found that mine looks more like this one. I'll keep researching.

Thanks for the lead!

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