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DebinSC Georgetown, SC(Zone 8a) Sep 28, 2008

I've searched every blue butterfly or blue/brown on Bugguide and Bug Files and cannot find this butterfly.

It's the size of a larger skipper or a celastrina, doesn't sit for long either. I was unable to get a photo of the underside of the wings, but they appeared to be mostly blue-ish gray.

Anyone recognize this little beauty?
Deb

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Sep 28, 2008

I think it's a Checkered Skipper, Pyrgus communis

http://bugguide.net/node/view/87836/bgimage

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DebinSC Georgetown, SC(Zone 8a) Sep 28, 2008

Claypa: That explains why it reminded me of a skipper. :)
Thanks!
Deb

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