COBWEB SKIPPER
Hesperia metea
A widespread early-season skipper that is found only locally and infrequently in Alabama and Mississippi. Ventral surface of hindwings brown with white chevron; white sometimes extends along the veins to give the appearance of spider webbing. Dorsal surface mostly brown with some orange marking. Leading edge of forewing white.
Adult - ventral
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Adult - ventral
Adult female - doral
Adult male - doral
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Adult - ventral