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princessnonie New Caney, TX(Zone 8b) Aug 10, 2006

Is this a Satyr and if so, does anybody know what kind?

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Floridian Lutz, FL(Zone 9b) Aug 10, 2006

Maybe a Tropical Checkered Skipper?
http://davesgarden.com/bf/go/222/

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princessnonie New Caney, TX(Zone 8b) Aug 11, 2006

Yes, it does look like that..Is southeast Texas in it's range?

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Floridian Lutz, FL(Zone 9b) Aug 11, 2006

Here's a range map I've found...

http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species?l=2014

ETA: Pyrgus oileus Range: Florida and Texas,Central and South America to Argentina, Greater and Lesser Antilles
Very common to the point of nuisance in some regions. 14mm wingspan.

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princessnonie New Caney, TX(Zone 8b) Aug 11, 2006

Oh Yes, I see..
The links are very helpful,

Thanks

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Floridian Lutz, FL(Zone 9b) Aug 11, 2006

I've only seen 2 or 3 of the males ever in our area plus a breeding couple once. I always enjoy seeing them, I think they're so pretty...

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