MESKE'S SKIPPER

Hesperia meskei

Known to occur in only three counties in Alabama (Baldwin, Cleburne, and Tuscaloosa), this species is found primarily in dry, sandhill pinelands.  A fairly large skipper, the ventral surfaces of the wings are yellow-orange and the hindwing has a paler chevron-shaped spot band that may be difficult to see in fresh individuals.  

Adult - ventral

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