BROAD-WINGED SKIPPER
Poanes viater
Found in only a few counties in Alabama and Mississippi, flying in coastal marshes and inland areas where sedges occur. Lower surface of hindwing with a broad, pale yellow stripe crossing through pale yellow spots. Upper surface of wings have orange spots on a dark background; female has white spots on the forewing. Similar species: Yehl Skipper
Adult - ventral
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Adult - ventral
Adult female - dorsal
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Adult male - dorsal
Adult female - dorsal
Adult - dorsal