CROSSLINE SKIPPER
Polites origenes
Widespread throughout both Alabama and Mississippi. Flies from spring to fall. Both males and females have a uniform pale spotband on the lower surface of the hindwing and typically three spots towards the tip of the forewing. Males have a dark stigma that tapers at the base of the wing. This species can vary in color from orange to dark brown. Similar species: Tawny-edged Skipper
Adult female - ventral
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Adult female - ventral
Adult female - dorsal
Adult female - dorsal
Adult male - ventral
Adult male - dorsal
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