So far 93 species of skippers (Hesperiidae) have been recorded at REGUA in south-east Brazil, although there are probably a lot more species present. Here's three very different looking species, photographed at REGUA in June.
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| Brown Longtail Urbanus procne, REGUA, June 2012 |
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| Neotropical Chequered Skipper Pyrgus oileus, REGUA, June 2012 |
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Common Banded Skipper Autochton neis (probably), REGUA, June 2012. Skippers
are notoriously difficult to identify. The only other species that I think this could
possibly be is Autochton integrifascia, but this species seems to have four white
apical spots and a broader median band. It would also be new for REGUA. |
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