Chisos Banded-Skipper (Autochton cincta) by Julie Tremblay

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27-MAR-2011

Chisos Banded-Skipper (Autochton cincta)

Castroville Regional Park, Texas

http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20q?guide=Butterflies

Family: Hesperiidae

Subfamily: Pyrginae

Identification: Upperside of wings is dark brown; forewing has a narrow white band. Hindwing fringe is pure white.

Caterpillar Hosts : Beggar's ticks (Desmodium) in the pea family (Fabaceae).

Adult Food: Flower nectar.

Habitat: Oak-pine woodlands.

Nikon D80
1/50s f/9.0 at 420.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		06-Apr-2011 05:47
Powerful image,well done thanks! Paolo V+

Gerard Koehl		05-Apr-2011 16:24
Superbe prise. V

Hank Vander Velde		05-Apr-2011 11:57
Nice shot Julie.

Stephanie		05-Apr-2011 10:24
What a beautiful little creature! Love your dof Julie! V

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