KAREN'S GALLERY (est. 2005)

(BGR) Aaron's Skipper (Poanes aaroni) 2013-9-5 Bombay Hook NWR, Kent County, DE

on Baccharis just off the marsh boardwalk trail
ID Cliff Ivy
http://bugguide.net/node/view/1299335/bgimage

This is not Broad-winged (Poanes viator) as I thought.
example of pale streak at bg:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/1217576/bgimage

Comparing the streaks, it seems to me the broad-wing's streak is more hesitant and this one's streak is more bold and reaches out to the end of the wing.

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  • Title: (BGR) Aaron's Skipper (Poanes aaroni) 2013-9-5 Bombay Hook NWR, Kent County, DE
  • Description: on Baccharis just off the marsh boardwalk trail
    ID Cliff Ivy
    http://bugguide.net/node/view/1299335/bgimage

    This is not Broad-winged (Poanes viator) as I thought.
    example of pale streak at bg:
    http://bugguide.net/node/view/1217576/bgimage

    Comparing the streaks, it seems to me the broad-wing's streak is more hesitant and this one's streak is more bold and reaches out to the end of the wing.
  • File name: IMG_3477 skipper 2.jpg

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