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Alice Leurck photographed this skipper at the Celery Farm's awesome butterfly garden.
What is it? (I know, tough to ID from one photo.) (Thanks, Alice!)
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Yes, Zabulon!
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I’d say Zabulon Skipper. The light spot surrounded by dark at the base of the wing is a good field mark.
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Deedeeburnside
Yes, Zabulon!
Patrick B.
I’d say Zabulon Skipper. The light spot surrounded by dark at the base of the wing is a good field mark.