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