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The Woodland skipper (Ochlodes sylvanoides) is a western species. I think this is probably an Indian Skipper (Hesperia sassacus) because of the blocky chevron shape on the ventral hindwing. I thought Sachem might also be a possibility, but according to:
it's way too early (July). I don't think it's a Long Dash either (although the time is consistent) because their chevrons aren't typically so pointed and the spotting on the ventral forewing tip doesn't seem right. Peck's should have much wider blocks. I hedge a little bit on Indian because there doesn't seem to be much of a black border on the dorsal side, but that might be just because there is so much movement in the second photo.
Thanks cyric. Unfortunately, that second shot is the only one I have of the overwings. I think it's time for me to buy a field guide to East Coast Lepidoptera. Any suggestions?
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Ochlodes sylvanoides?
The Woodland skipper (Ochlodes sylvanoides) is a western species. I think this is probably an Indian Skipper (Hesperia sassacus) because of the blocky chevron shape on the ventral hindwing. I thought Sachem might also be a possibility, but according to:
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/wildlife/Plants_Wildlife/pdfs/mdbutsum_2005.pdf
it's way too early (July). I don't think it's a Long Dash either (although the time is consistent) because their chevrons aren't typically so pointed and the spotting on the ventral forewing tip doesn't seem right. Peck's should have much wider blocks. I hedge a little bit on Indian because there doesn't seem to be much of a black border on the dorsal side, but that might be just because there is so much movement in the second photo.
Thanks cyric. Unfortunately, that second shot is the only one I have of the overwings. I think it's time for me to buy a field guide to East Coast Lepidoptera. Any suggestions?
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