White-patched Skipper (Chiomara asychis)

White-patched Skipper (Chiomara asychis)

Mission, Hidalgo Co., TX 10/13/04.

Looks a little moth-like with its hindwings hidden.

White-patched Skipper (Chiomara asychis)

Mission, Hidalgo Co., TX 10/13/04.

A more common pose. Note that the forewings point down, as do those of Sickle-winged Skipper and Glazed Pellicia.

White-patched Skipper (Chiomara asychis)

Santa Ana NWR, Hidalgo Co., TX 10/15/04.

'Nectaring' on dung.

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