DUSKY ROADSIDE-SKIPPER
Amblyscirtes alternata
An uncommon skipper of open pine woods, known from only two counties in Alabama and seven counties in Mississippi. A tiny dark skipper with lightly checkered fringe and a dusting of blue gray scales on the ventral surface of both wings. White spots on both wings are light and not well organized. Similar species: Pepper and Salt Skipper
Adult - ventral
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Adult - ventral